The River Severn
The River Severn begins as a peat bog in the Welsh mountains and flows into the sea at the Bristol Channel. It starts as small streams, sometimes from underground springs, and is fed by tributaries like the Teme, Bristol Avon, and Usk. The river features meanders, which are curves shaped by the river following the softest land. These meanders change over time, influenced by water flow. Understanding these elements of the River Severn gives insight into its significance in the landscape and ecosystem.
The River Severn
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The River Severn By Megan
The Source • The river source is where the river starts. • They usually start on in hills or mountains as streams. • Some streams start of as underground springs. • The River Severn starts as a peat bog in the welsh mountains.
Tributaries • The tributary is a smaller river which flows into the large rivers. The tributaries can be little streams in the ground. • The rivers: Teme, Bristol Avon and river Usk are tributaries of the River Severn.
Meanders • Meanders are where then rivers turn, the river follows the softest part of land. • The more water that flows the wider the meander is. • The meanders always changes shape over time.
The Mouth • The mouth is where the wideness of the increases. • The mouth is where the river meets the sea. • The mouth of the river Severn is the Bristol Channel.
