Question

2. What is the chief function of a river in its upper course? Name some distinctive features formed st this stage

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Answer 1

Answer:

• As the river moves through the upper course, it cuts downwards.
• The gradient here is steep and the river channel is narrow.
• Vertical erosion in this highland part of the river helps to create steep-sided V-shaped valleys, interlocking spurs, rapids, waterfalls and gorges

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Answer 2

Answer:

the river moves through the upper course, it cuts downwards. The gradient here is steep and the river channel is narrow. Vertical erosion in this highland part of the river helps to create steep-sided V-shaped valleys, interlocking spurs, rapids, waterfalls and gorges.