Rivers in the UK
I can locate different rivers in the UK on a map and describe the features found along the River Severn.
Rivers in the UK
I can locate different rivers in the UK on a map and describe the features found along the River Severn.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The longest river in the UK is the Severn and the largest flowing entirely in England is the Thames.
- The longest rivers of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland can be found using the pages of an atlas.
- OS map can be used to identify river features.
- The River Severn has features such as waterfalls, meanders, towns and an estuary on its journey to the sea.
Keywords
Source - The start of a river.
Mouth - Where the river meets the sea.
River Severn - The longest river in the UK.
Common misconception
The River Thames is the longest river in the UK.
The River Severn is the longest river in the UK.
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Equipment
Atlases or digital maps.
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
England
Northern Ireland
Scotland