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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the point where a river starts?SourcePoint AHeartOpening - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the point where a river ends?TributaryWater ShedConfluenceMouth
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat the name of an area of highland surrounding a river basin?WatershedDischargeMountainWetland
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the point where two rivers meet?ConnectionConfluenceMergingTributary
- 5. Multiple ChoiceExplain the differences in the size and shape of the material on the river bed in the upper and lower courses of a riverIn the upper course load is smaller and more rounded than in the lower course because of erosional processes such as attrition and abrasion.As a river moves through its course, because of the greater incidence of larger settlements, more supermarket shopping trolleys are likely to be found in rivers, adding to the load that has already been deposited.In the lower course load is smaller and more rounded than in the upper course because of erosional processes such as attrition and abrasion.In the lower course load is larger and angular because it has been eroded by processes such as attrition and abrasion.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat river features and landforms are associated with a river valley in its upper course?A. River source, V-shape, interlocking spurs, narrow and shallow river channelB. Delta, flood plain, river mouth, levees, wide and deep river channelC. Sheep farming, wind turbines, HEP (hydro-electric power) stations, dams and reservoirsD. Meanders and ox-bow lakes
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the water cycle?The 3 forms of waterThe movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the EarthWhen water meltsWhen clouds form
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