Riverscape

Riverine landscapes may also be defined as a network of rivers and their surrounding land, which is excellent for agricultural use because of the rich and fertile soil.

Typical features of upper course riverscapes include: In the middle course of rivers, the discharge increases and the gradient flattens out.

Typical features of middle course riverscapes include: In the lower course of rivers, the channels are wide and deep, and the discharge is at its highest.

In addition to the use of the word riverscape in geography, the term is also associated with landscape art.

In visual arts the term 'river scene' is considered a synonym for the word 'riverscape'.