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GCSE Geography Coursework: Water Of Leith

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GCSE Geography Coursework Silas Gethin Candidate Number: Water of Leith Spring 2016 Contents 1. Introduction Page 3 2. Location Page 4-6 3. Geographical Theory Page 7- 4. Methodology Page 5. Results and Analysis Page Introduction Research Question: Does the Water of Leith have the same typical river properties confirming to the Bradshaw Model? Aim: The overall aim of the expedition is to compare the residential environments of the three sites along the River Leith. We also compare the River Leith to the Bradshaw model and see if the River Leith does follow the model of a typical river. This is done by measuring 20 sites in 3 river courses, the upper course, the middle course, and the lower course, we then compare these results to the Bradshaw Model and see if the River Leith has the typical properties of a river. We include our analyzing data of How the River Leith Changes downstream? And How the River Leith differs between its upper, middle, and lower course. Background The River Leith runs through Edinburgh to Leith’s port. The river also runs through several hills and hill ranges starting at the Pentland hills, Hypothesis: 1. The further downstream of the River Leith the …show more content…

For example. Waterfalls and potholes are commonly found in the upper course, and are exceedingly rare in the lower course. Meanders and Oxbow lakes are commonly found in the middle course, it is caused by erosion and deposition, these factors causes the river to have a bend during its course. Levees and flood plains are also frequently found in the lower course, there is a larger water volume, therefore floodplains are created to adapt to it’s new features, while features such as meanders will not be affective, as it has a higher chance of flood, and erosion would also change the feature very

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