[Image of a diagram of landforms found in the upper course of a river]
The diagram shows a river in the upper course. The landforms that are found in the upper course include:
- Source: The source of a river is the point where it begins. It is often found in a mountainous area. - Tributaries: Tributaries are smaller rivers that join the main river. They help to increase the flow of water in the river. - Valley: The valley is the area of land that is surrounded by the river. It is often steep and narrow. - Waterfall: A waterfall is a place where the river flows over a steep drop in the land. - Gorge: A gorge is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides. - Meander: A meander is a bend in the river. It is caused by the erosion of the river banks. - Floodplain: The floodplain is the area of land that is flooded when the river overflows its banks.