River Landscapes

What is River Discharge? River discharge might sound complex, but it is actually just a measurement of the volume of water that flows in a river every second. We can chart these measurements out as cumecs (cubic metres per second) on hydrographs. It is worth noting that they usually only tell us how the discharge … Read more

During your geography examination, you might be asked to identify some important river features on a map. We would strongly advise that you start looking at maps as quickly as possible to prepare yourself for your exam. Spotting River Landforms on Maps If you are asked to identify river landforms on a map, then you … Read more

When we refer to rivers that flow downhill, we call the path that they follow their course. Most rivers have upper, middle and lower courses. The former is closest to the source of the river and the latter is closest to the mouth of the river. Naturally, the course that a river follows affects the … Read more