Are Gorges Found in the Upper Course?

Upper course river features include steep-sided V-shaped valleys, interlocking spurs, rapids, waterfalls and gorges.

Where are gorges found?

Gorges can be found in mountainous regions where there was glacier activity. They can also be found near desert plateaus where a river has cut a channel into the land.

What processes occur in the upper course?

VERTICAL EROSION is the main process in the upper course of the river, as the river wants to get to sea level. This process creates five distinctive features; a v- shaped valley, interlocking spurs, waterfalls, gorges and rapids. These occur when there are horizontal bands of hard and soft rock.