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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 Choice
What helps create Waterfalls? (Choose 3)
Abrasion
Solution
Silting
Hydraulic 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 Choice
Attrition is when ..
large rocks smash against each other.
small rocks rub against the river bed.
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 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.
- 12. 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.
- 13. 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
- 14. Multiple ChoiceExplain the differences in the size and shape of the material on the river bed in the upper and lower courses of a riverA. In the upper course load is smaller and more rounded than in the lower course because of erosional processes such as attrition and corrasion.B. 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.C. In the lower course load is smaller and more rounded than in the upper course because of erosional processes such as attrition and corrasion.
- 15. Multiple ChoiceGive reasons for the differences in cross sections of rivers in the upper and lower coursesA. In the upper course rivers are narrow and swallow because the river is less powerful and discharge relatively low. In the lower course the river is wider and deeper as the river carries more load, discharges more and has more power to erode.B. In the upper course rivers are wide and deep because the river is less powerful and discharge relatively low. In the lower course the river is narrow and shallow as the river carries more load, discharges more and has less power to erode.C. As a river moves from its upper to its lower course, it tends to carry more load, is wider, deeper, faster flowing and discharge increases
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat features are associated with waterfallsA. Niagara, Victoria, Angel, High ForceB. Plunge pool, undercutting, hard and soft rock.C. Weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat river features and landforms are associated with a cross section or profile of 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 and dams and reservoirs
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following features are not formed by river depositionA. leveeB. gorgeC. delta
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is the name given to material deposited in a flood plain?
Aluminium
Boulders
Alluvium
Gorge
- 20. Multiple Choice
When a delta forms, the river breaks up into a number of smaller rivers called ......................
Distributaries
Confluences
Tributaries
Waterfalls
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