River Eden

• Where is the river Eden located?

  Northwest of England
• What geographical feature does the river Eden run next to?

  The Lake District
• What direction does the river Eden flow?

  Northwest
• What is the source of the river Eden?

  Pennine Hills in South Cumbria
• Where does the river Eden's mouth lead to?

  Solway Firth at the Scottish border
• What type of area is primarily found around the river Eden?

  Largely rural with scenic landscapes
• What is the name of the first waterfall mentioned in the river Eden case study?

  Hell Gill Force
• How is Hell Gill Force formed?

  Change in rock type from limestone to sandstone
• What landform is created below Hell Gill Force?

  A steep-sided gorge
• What happens to the river as it gets bigger?

  It develops meanders and lateral erosion
• Where do oxbow lakes form in relation to meanders?

  When meanders are cut off
• What type of valley is formed by streams flowing down steep slopes?

  A V-shaped valley
• What geological feature is associated with the floodplain of the river Eden?

  Flat land on either side of the river
• How is the floodplain created?

  As meanders migrate across the valley floor
• What type of soil is found on the floodplain?

  Fertile soils
• Why is Carlisle built on the floodplain?

  It provides flat land for development
• What type of rocks are found around the river basin?

  Harder rocks like limestone
• Why is impermeable rock significant in the river Eden basin?

  It prevents water from soaking in
• How does the climate affect the river Eden?

  Mild winters cause freeze-thaw weathering
• What happens during intense rainfall in the river Eden area?

  The land becomes saturated, increasing erosion
• What human structures have been built to manage the river Eden?

  Flood walls and embankments
• What is the purpose of the flood walls in Carlisle?

  To protect flat land from flooding
• What is created by damming a tributary of the river Eden?

  A reservoir
• How do reservoirs affect the river's natural flow?

  They limit the natural flow downstream
• What environmental action has been taken near Dalston?

  Planting of a thousand trees
• How do trees help reduce flooding?

  They intercept rainfall and stop runoff
• What is the impact of deforestation on the river Eden basin?

  Increases surface runoff and river energy
• How does farming affect the river Eden basin?

  It reduces soil stability and increases runoff
• What type of exam question might be asked about the river Eden case study?

  Discuss the influence of geology on landforms
• What must be included in an exam answer about the river Eden?

  Name the river basin and specific landforms
• How does the presence of hard rock over soft rock influence river landforms?

  It creates waterfalls due to erosion differences
• What is the significance of mentioning specific rock types in exam answers?

  It shows detailed understanding of geology
• What is an example of a waterfall mentioned in the case study?

  Hell Gill Force
• What geological process is responsible for creating a waterfall?

  Vertical erosion of softer rock
• How does the erosion of soft rock affect the riverbed?

  It deepens the riverbed and creates drops
• What is the relationship between the river Eden and its tributaries?

  Tributaries contribute to the river's size
• What is the main focus of the river Eden case study in geography?

  Landforms and geomorphologic processes
• Why is it important to study the entire river basin?

  To understand all geomorphologic processes involved
• How does the river Eden's flow direction affect its landforms?

  It influences erosion and sediment deposition
• What is the significance of the floodplain in relation to human settlement?

  It provides fertile land for agriculture