Water is a powerful force in shaping the landscape. As it passes over the surface it erodes it, gradually wearing it away. The eroded material is then carried by the river and transported further downstream. As the river continues to pass downstream it changes the landscape through  the processes of erosion, transport and deposition creating distinctive features such as waterfalls and meanders. As part of this unit, you will have chance to visit the River Nene to explore the ways in which rivers operate. You will also be considering the potential hazards posed by rivers when they are in flood.

Drainage Basins

The work of Rivers (erosion; transport and deposition)

Rivers: Source to Mouth - landscape features and changes found along the course of a river

Fieldwork Trip - River Nene

Hydrographs and Flooding

Keyword Glossary

Keyword Quiz

Keyword Wordsearch (Hydrological Cycle)

Keyword Wordsearch (Rivers)

Weblinks

Homework Tasks