1. Describing river features on maps “Describe the main features of a river and it’s valley”

2. Valley shape River runs through a U shaped valley formed by a glacier
V Shaped valley formed by vertical erosion by the river

3. River width, depth and tributaries
River flows from NW to SE
Two major tributaries join at
River is at 94m high in a wide valley
River is wide and meanders
River is in middle course
There are meanders at with river beaches and river cliffs

4. Waterfalls
Waterfalls are named on the map. You should give a grid reference

5. Ox Bow Lake
Look for horse shoe shaped lakes on the lower course. Give a grid reference

6. Meanders
Note the river features on the meander. Remember to mention the meander as a river feature
River beach
River cliff

7. Flood plain
Note the width of the valley and the height and slope of the land. Remember to mention the flood plain as a feature

8. Levees

9. Tidal rivers
Tidal rivers have black edges. This shows they are near the sea. You should mention this in any answer.

10. Features of deposition
You should mention sandbanks and marshes as evidence that the river is in the lower course.
Note the height and flat flood plain.

11. The mouth of the river
The mouth of the river is where it meets the sea

12. Describe the River Cree and it’s valley