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Ask a Teacher - Geography - Physical - A Question from Stephanie
Student Name
Stephanie
Question
What exactly is a misfit stream and how is it formed and identified on an OS map?
Answer
A mis-fit stream is a river flowing through a u-shaped valley. It is called a mis-fit to signify that the river did not create the valley it flows through.
It can be identified on an OS map by a blue line flowing along a white valley floor. Have a look at the images on this web page to help you understand. www.scalloway.org.uk/phyl12.htm
