Creation of a Flood Plain in the Severn
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Flood plain in the River Severn and an explanation of how it is created.
Description of a flood plain in the middle course of the River Severn, a river well known for its problems with floods. Shows flooding and explores how a flood plain is created.
From:
Landmarks The River Severn The Course of the River
First Broadcast
:
06 January 1997
Teachers' notes
Age Group : 7-9
Subject : Geography
Topic : Rivers
Keywords : Floods
Notes : Use clip to study flood plains - why does the Severn flood more widely than other rivers?
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