CLIP 3076
The River Severn - upper course
Key Info
- The River Severn - upper course
- Duration: 04:28
- The source of the River Severn is in moorland in mid-Wales. The area receives excessive rainfall due to depressions from the Atlantic. The Severn swiftly grows and forms a V-shaped valley. The river transports a large load, which allows rapid erosion to take place. Waterfalls and gorges have been formed in the upper course. As the gradient decreases, meanders and oxbow lakes can be found. As the river nears the lower course, flooding is a threat.
- Subject:
Geography
Topic:Rivers and Water Management
- Keywords: valley, moorland, source, depressions, saturated ground, stream, rivulet, V-shaped valley, carrying capacity, load, waterfall, rock, gorge, meanders, oxbow lake, river cliff, deposition, floods
Ideas for use in class
- This clip could be used with Clip 2972 to illustrate the river profile. The clip explains landforms from the source to the middle of the river profile. There are some good animations of waterfalls and meanders.
Background details
- Clip language : English
- Aspect ratio : 4x3
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