2.8. River Fieldwork
Geography High Danger Alert !!
As rivers can be very dangerous
places to do fieldwork, do not attempt to do these measurements
unless you are under the supervision of your parents or teacher.
Knowing how to do these measurements and how to process the information
you obtain is all you need to pass a question based on river
fieldwork.
Q1. Give four reasons to suggest that the valley in Diagram 2.8b is typical of the Lower Course of a River.
Q2. Give four reasons to suggest that the valley in Diagram 2.8b is not typical of the Lower Course of a River.
Q3. What techniques could be used to gather information about this river.
Q4. Explain the relationship between river speed, river depth, erosion and deposition.
