3.3.4. Economic activities and management in river landscapes

What nutrient-rich soil type makes floodplains ideal for agriculture?

Alluvium

Which economic activities are commonly supported by river landscapes?

• Agriculture

• Hydroelectric power

• Tourism

• Water abstraction

What process provides millions of litres of freshwater daily from rivers?

Water abstraction

Which part of a river course is used for shipping freight to coastal ports?

Lower course

What type of farming involves growing crops such as wheat and barley?

Arable farming

Why are steeper valley sides primarily used for pastoral farming?

Slopes are  too steep for tractors 

What accessible water supply method makes floodplains ideal for arable farming?

Irrigation

What is formed in steep upland valleys by damming rivers?

Reservoirs

Why do factories locate near river channels downstream?

For  large volumes of cooling water 

What features of the lower course allow for commercial navigation?

• Flat land

• Wide channels

• Deep channels

Which dramatic erosional feature is a honeypot tourist site on the River Tees?

High Force waterfall 

What term describes a clash between people with an interest in land use?

Land-use  conflict

What environmental problem is caused by agricultural fertilisers in rivers?

Eutrophication