River courses

Question 1

What is the upper and lower course of a river

Answer 1

upper - closest to source of the river, lower - closest to the mouth of the river

Question 2

Upper course of a river properties

Answer 2

steep, v-shaped valley, steep sides, narrow, shallow channel

Question 3

Middle course of a river properties

Answer 3

medium gradient, gently sloping valley sides, wider, deeper channel

Question 4

Lower course of a river properties

Answer 4

gentle gradient, very wide almost flat valley, very wide deep channel