What are the features of the Upper course of a river?

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Upper course river featureds include; V shaped valleys, interlocking spurs, rapids, waterfalls and gorges.  

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As the river moves through the upper course, it cuts downwards. The gradient is steep and the river channel is narrow. Vertcail erosion helps to create steep V shaped valleys, interlocking spurs, rapids, waterfalls and gorges. 

  • As the river erodes the landcape in the upper course, it winds

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