2. Changes down the river
This page introduces the long and cross profile of the river. It develops students' understanding of channel characteristics and processes and how according to the Bradshaw Model this changes downstream. It uses a range of source evidence for students to investigate. Syllabus 1.1.1 Characteristics of rivers and the long profile, width, depth, speed of flow/velocity, discharge, wetted perimeter and channel. 1.1.2 The...