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GCSE Geography · AQA

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1. Living with the Physical Environment

1.1 The Challenge of Natural Hazards

1.1.1 Natural Hazards 1.1.2 Tectonic Hazards 1.1.3 Effects of and Responses to Tectonic Hazards 1.1.4 Reducing the Effects of Tectonic Hazards 1.1.5 Global Atmospheric Circulation 1.1.6 Tropical Storms 1.1.7 Effects of Tropical Storms 1.1.8 Weather Hazards in the UK 1.1.9 Extreme Weather Events in the UK 1.1.10 Climate Change 1.1.11 Managing Climate Change Module Review

1.2 The Living World

1.2.1 Ecosystems 1.2.2 Tropical Rainforests 1.2.3 Deforestation 1.2.4 Sustainable Management of Tropical Rainforests 1.2.5 Hot Deserts 1.2.6 Development of Hot Desert Environments 1.2.7 Desertification 1.2.8 Cold Environments 1.2.9 Development of Cold Environments 1.2.10 Economic Development in Cold Environments Module Review

1.3 Physical Landscapes in the UK

1.3.1 UK Physical Landscapes 1.3.2 Coastal Landscapes 1.3.3 Coastal Landforms 1.3.4 Coastal Management 1.3.5 River Landscapes 1.3.6 Fluvial Landforms 1.3.7 River Management 1.3.8 Glacial Landscapes 1.3.9 Formation of Glacial Landforms 1.3.10 Economic Activities and Management Strategies in Glaciated Upland Areas Module Review

GCSE Geography · AQA

Performance

Completion

Proficiency

Predicted Grade

Course

1. Living with the Physical Environment

1.1 The Challenge of Natural Hazards

1.1.1 Natural Hazards 1.1.2 Tectonic Hazards 1.1.3 Effects of and Responses to Tectonic Hazards 1.1.4 Reducing the Effects of Tectonic Hazards 1.1.5 Global Atmospheric Circulation 1.1.6 Tropical Storms 1.1.7 Effects of Tropical Storms 1.1.8 Weather Hazards in the UK 1.1.9 Extreme Weather Events in the UK 1.1.10 Climate Change 1.1.11 Managing Climate Change Module Review

1.2 The Living World

1.2.1 Ecosystems 1.2.2 Tropical Rainforests 1.2.3 Deforestation 1.2.4 Sustainable Management of Tropical Rainforests 1.2.5 Hot Deserts 1.2.6 Development of Hot Desert Environments 1.2.7 Desertification 1.2.8 Cold Environments 1.2.9 Development of Cold Environments 1.2.10 Economic Development in Cold Environments Module Review

1.3 Physical Landscapes in the UK

1.3.1 UK Physical Landscapes 1.3.2 Coastal Landscapes 1.3.3 Coastal Landforms 1.3.4 Coastal Management 1.3.5 River Landscapes 1.3.6 Fluvial Landforms 1.3.7 River Management 1.3.8 Glacial Landscapes 1.3.9 Formation of Glacial Landforms 1.3.10 Economic Activities and Management Strategies in Glaciated Upland Areas Module Review

Subjects1.3 Physical Landscapes in the UK1.3.5 River Landscapes

1.3.5 River Landscapes

In this lesson, we will explore how the shape of river valleys changes as rivers flow downstream. We will examine the long profile and changing cross profile of a river and its valley. Additionally, we will discuss the fluvial processes of erosion, transportation, and deposition that shape river landscapes, including hydraulic action, abrasion, attrition, solution, vertical and lateral erosion, traction, saltation, suspension, and solution.

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Topic 1

River Landscapes in the UK

1 min

Topic 2

Profiles of a River and Its Valley

6 min

451

Topic 3

Fluvial Processes

7 min

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