2.7 MODEL of the THREE STAGES in a RIVER VALLEY
Upper course ... main processes, landforms and land uses.
river flow speed
- fast
main landforms
a. valley features - v-shaped valley, gullies
b. river features - waterfalls, rapids
c. alluvial material - boulders
farming - hill sheep farming
settlement - individual farms / cottages
industry - forestry, reservoirs, H.E.P.
recreation - hill walking, national parks
Middle course ... main processes, landforms and land uses.
river flow speed
- medium
main landforms
a. valley features - narrow floodplain
b. river features - small meanders
c. alluvial material - pebbles and sand
farming - mixed farming
settlement - villages and small towns
industry - older industries eg textiles
recreation - country parks
Lower course ... main processes, landforms and land uses.
river flow speed
- slow
main landforms
a. valley features - broad floodplain
b. river features - large meanders, ox bow lake, braiding,
delta
c. alluvial material - sand and clay
farming - arable
settlement - large towns and cities
industry - modern industry eg ports, oil refineries
recreation - seaside resorts
