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Year 10 - Geography

Example of a river flood: River Eden, Cumbria (2015)

River landscapes

Unit Summary

This unit teaches pupils about river processes and landforms. Pupils will learn about the physical processes operating in rivers and about the formation of distinctive landforms of river erosion and deposition. Pupils will also learn about the importance and options of river management.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain how physical and human factors interacted to cause the River Eden flooding in Cumbria in 2015.

Key Notes

  • The River Eden valley is located in the northwest of England.
  • In December 2015, Carlisle and surrounding towns were flooded.
  • Physical and human factors interacted to cause the flooding.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • saturated: soil or ground that has absorbed the maximum amount of water it can hold
  • flood defences: structures built to protect areas from flooding
  • floodplain: a flat area of land next to a river that is prone to flooding

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Flooding is caused only by heavy rainfall.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

The River Eden valley is located in the northwest of England. In December 2015, Carlisle and surrounding towns were flooded.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'saturated'

soil or ground that has absorbed the maximum amount of water it can hold.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Flooding is caused only by heavy rainfall. Correction: Heavy rainfall is a key factor, other phyiscal and human factors, such as relief, geology and land use also affect the flood risk.

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