Question

what is the chief function of the river in its upper course? name some distinctive feature formed at this stage

Answer 1

Answer:

In the upper course , the river carries sediments which are deposited layer by layer over period of time. Thus apart from having a fertile alluvial soil, they also help in land formation

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 gorge

Answer 2

the river carries sediments which are deposited layer by layer over period of time.