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- 1. Multiple Choice
The start of a river is called the what?River summitRiver sourceRiver startRiver mouth - 2. Multiple ChoiceA river starts very small before getting larger. What is the name given to a small river that joins a larger river?ConfluenceTribunalTributaryJoiner
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA waterfall is most likely to be found closer to what part of the river?River mouthRiver source
- 4. Multiple ChoiceA waterfall is created because of ...the types of layers of rockthe force of gravitydeforestationdeposition
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat helps create Waterfalls?AbrasionSolutionSiltingHydraulic Action
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe area that contains a river system is called a what?Drain BassoonDrainage BasinetDrainage BasinDrain Basalt
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe high ground around a river where rain seldom falls is called the ...MountainsWatershedDrainage BasinValley
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThere are four main types of erosion for rivers. Which answer is correct.Hydraulic Action, Attrition, Rubbing, SiltingHydraulic Action, Abrasion, Deposition, SolutionHydraulic Action, Abrasion, Silting, SolutionHydraulic Action, Solution, Abrasion, Attrition
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAttrition is when ..large rocks smash against each other.small rocks rub against each other.sand and other fine particles float.water flows into the rocks.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceDeposition is when ...Objects are moved along the river.Objects are dropped along the river.Objects are suspended in the water.Objects are move into the ocean.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceSilting is an example of Deposition. What is silting?When rocks are deposited on the river bed.When rocks rub against the river bed, causing it to be deeper.When sand and particles are deposited along the river bed, causing it to be shallower.When flooding occurs because of heavy rainfall.
- 12. Multiple ChoiceTransportation in river systems has four main categories. These are ...Suspension, Solution, Attrition, Abrasion.Suspension, Solution, Saltation, Abrasion.Suspension, Solution, Saltation, Attrition.Suspension, Solution, Saltation, traction.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceSaltation is the movement of ...Tiny particles suspended in the water.Tiny particles that are dissolved in the water.Small rocks that are moved by the water.Large rocks that are moved by the water.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceDeposition means that you will find what near the river mouth?Large RocksSmall RocksSand and small particlesSilt
- 15. Multiple ChoiceA meander is best described as ...A straight section of the river.A winding section of a lake.A section of the river that joins another river.A winding section of a river.
- 16. Multiple ChoiceA meander is created when ...Sections of the river move slowly.Sections of the river move slowly and have materials deposited.Sections of the river move slowly, having materials deposited, creating bend.When it floods and the river creates a new path.
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe section where a smaller river joins a larger river is called a ...TributaryCongruenceConfluenceConvergence
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhen the bends of a Meander get close enough they can join, creating a new river path. What is left is called ...An oxback lakeAn oxen lakeAn oxcart lakeAn oxbow lake
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhen the river has been slowed down by the meanders, it starts to become wider and ...deepernarrowersleakershallower
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe point where the river meets an ocean or lake is called the ...River SourceRiver MouthRiver HeadRiver Section
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not a cause of flooding?ReliefWeatherLatitudeDeforestation
- 22. Multiple ChoiceHow does silting contribute to flooding?The river gets deeper and flows quicker, meaning water floods quicker.The river gets deeper and flows slower, meaning that the water can't move away.The river gets shallower and flows slower, meaning that water floods the banks quicker.The river gets shallower and slows quicker, meaning that water floods the banks quicker.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not an effect of flooding?Death and DiseaseLoss of PropertyMonsoonal DownpourErosion
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe water cycle includes ...Evaporation, Condensation, Transportation, Precipitation.Evaporation, Condensation, Transpiration, Precipitation.Evaporation, Erosion, Transpiration, Precipitation.Evaporation, Erosion, Transportation, Precipitation.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhen Precipitation is used by plants or stored in a dam, this is called ...InvasionInceptionInterceptionIntervention
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