1GB2 - 4b.3 - River Severn Long-Profile

In the upper course of the River Severn, the channel is wide and deep due to the low gradient.

• True

• False

The valley profile in the upper course of the River Severn is typically steep-sided and V-shaped.

• True

• False

The gradient of the River Severn decreases as it moves from the upper course to the lower course.

• True

• False

Discharge of the River Severn increases downstream due to the addition of tributaries.

• True

• False

The velocity of the River Severn remains constant throughout its course.

• True

• False

Sediment size in the upper course of the River Severn is larger and more angular compared to the lower course.

• True

• False

In the middle course, the River Severn begins to meander due to increased lateral erosion.

• True

• False

The valley profile in the middle course is still narrow and steep, similar to the upper course.

• True

• False

The River Severn’s lower course features a deep and wide channel due to increased discharge and erosion.

• True

• False

Sediment found in the lower course of the River Severn is generally small and well-rounded due to prolonged erosion.

• True

• False