Glenelg River Geography

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🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)

Today we are learning to:

Understand and define basic geographical terms related to rivers and landscapes
Explain the significance of the Glenelg River in the local environment and for First Nations Australians
Recognise how rivers shape physical landscapes

1. Match each geographical term with its correct definition by writing the letter in the circle:

Terms: A) Erosion B) Deposition C) Source D) Mouth E) Landscape

The beginning or starting point of a river

Where a river ends, usually flowing into the sea or another water body

The wearing away of rock and soil by water, wind or ice

When rivers drop sediment and materials they have been carrying

The visible features of an area of land including physical and human elements

2. Which of these processes help rivers shape landscapes? (Tick all that apply)

Erosion

Transportation

Deposition

Photosynthesis

3. Complete this sentence about the Glenelg River:

The Glenelg River is located in the state of _____________ and flows for approximately _______ kilometres before reaching the Southern Ocean.

4. Why is the Glenelg River environmentally important? Give two reasons:

5. The Glenelg River holds cultural significance for First Nations Australians. Circle the correct answer:

True - rivers are important for spiritual, cultural and practical reasons

False - rivers have no cultural significance

6. List three ways that people today use the Glenelg River:

7. Explain how the Glenelg River might have shaped the surrounding landscape over thousands of years:

8. Extension Activity: Choose another significant Australian river and research its geographical features. Write your findings below:

River name: _________________________

By the end of today's lesson, I can:

Define key geographical terms such as erosion, deposition, source and mouth

Describe the geographic features of the Glenelg River

Explain why the Glenelg River is important environmentally, culturally and socially