Year 1 - Geography
Rivers of the world
Continents and oceans: what can we find out about the world?
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Unit Summary
This unit uses globes, maps and satellite images to explore the world's continents, oceans, rivers and mountains. Pupils locate key features and landmarks and begin to understand the UK's position in the wider world.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain what a river is and give examples of different rivers in the world.
Key Notes
- Rivers carry water from high places such as mountains to a sea, ocean or lake.
- There are rivers on every continent, and some of the biggest rivers are the Nile and the Amazon.
Vocabulary To Learn
- river: A river is a natural stream of water that flows through land and empties into a body of water such as a sea or lake.
- source: The source is the start of a river.
- mouth: The mouth of a river is where it enters the sea or a lake.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- There aren't any rivers in Antarctica.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
Rivers carry water from high places such as mountains to a sea, ocean or lake. There are rivers on every continent, and some of the biggest rivers are the Nile and the Amazon.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'river'
A river is a natural stream of water that flows through land and empties into a body of water such as a sea or lake.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: There aren't any rivers in Antarctica. Correction: There are rivers in every continent. Rivers in Antarctica are frozen or beneath a sheet of ice.
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