Rivers: Characteristics, Formation, and Impact on Landscapes

Question 1

Which river process involves the wearing down of river banks and beds by the force of flowing water?

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Transportation

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Meandering

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of a river?

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Uniform depth and width

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Flowing water

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Erosion and deposition of sediment

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A defined channel

Question 3

What is the name for the sediment that is carried and deposited by rivers?

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Alluvium

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Sediment

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Moraine

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Till

Question 4

What is the name given to the point where two rivers meet?

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Confluence

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Tributary

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Source

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Mouth

Question 5

What is the name for the process by which rivers form bends?

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Lateral erosion

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Hydraulic action

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Attrition

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Transportation

Question 6

Which process is NOT directly associated with rivers?

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Evaporation

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Erosion

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Deposition

Question 7

Which process does NOT contribute to river bank erosion?

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Oxidation

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Hydraulic action

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Attrition

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Corrosion

Question 8

Which process is NOT involved in the erosion of river beds and banks?

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Oxidation

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Hydraulic action

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Corrosion

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Abrasion

Question 9

What is the process by which a river drops the sediment it carries?

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Deposition

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Erosion

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Transportation

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Meandering

Question 10

Which landform is formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river?

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Delta

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Estuary

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Floodplain

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Meander

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of rivers?

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Generate renewable energy through dams

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Provide water for drinking and irrigation

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Support wildlife habitats

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Facilitate transportation

Question 12

Which of these processes does NOT contribute to a river eroding its bed and banks?

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Corrosion

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Hydraulic action

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Corrasion

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Attrition

Question 13

Where does a river originate from?

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Source

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Confluence

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Mouth

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Tributary

Question 14

Which of the following is a benefit that rivers provide to the environment?

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Creating wetlands and floodplains

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Eroding soil

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Causing pollution

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Creating droughts

Question 15

What landform is created when a river deposits sediment at its mouth?

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Delta

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Meander

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Peninsula

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Estuary

Question 16

What process describes water soaking into the ground?

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Infiltration

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

Question 17

Which characteristic is not typical of the upper course of a river?

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Wide floodplain

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Steep gradient

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Narrow valley

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Fast-flowing water

Question 18

What is the name of the region of land that is drained by a river and its tributaries?

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Catchment area

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Floodplain

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Delta

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Meander

Question 19

Rivers provide various benefits to humans. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of rivers?

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Fuel

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Water supply

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Transportation

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Recreation

Question 20

Which of the following practices is considered a sustainable way to manage rivers?

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Protecting natural vegetation along riverbanks

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Building dams

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Channelizing rivers

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Dredging rivers

Question 21

At the mouth of a river, sediment accumulates to form a landform called a:

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Delta

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Floodplain

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Meander

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Canyon

Question 22

The winding path taken by a river is known as:

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Meandering

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Braiding

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Erosion

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Deposition

Question 23

The highest point in a river's course is called its:

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Source

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Mouth

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Confluence

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Tributary

Question 24

A smaller river that joins a larger one is known as a(n):

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Tributary

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Channel

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Meander

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Confluence

Question 25

The deep, narrow valley formed by river erosion is called a:

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Canyon

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Delta

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Meander

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Floodplain

Question 26

Which process carves the river's banks and bed?

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Erosion

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Deposition

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Transportation

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Meandering

Question 27

What feature is formed by the build-up of sediment at the river mouth?

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Delta

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Oxbow lake

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Meander

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Estuary

Question 28

What is the term for a curve in a river?

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Meander

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Floodplain

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Gorge

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Tributary

Question 29

Which is NOT a benefit of rivers?

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Causing floods

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Providing drinking water

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Supporting irrigation for agriculture

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Generating hydroelectric power

Question 30

What area of land is often flooded by a river?

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Floodplain

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Delta

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Estuary

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Meander

Question 31

Which is NOT a stage in the river development model?

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Middle age stage

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Youthful stage

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Mature stage

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Old age stage

Question 32

Where do two or more rivers merge?

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Confluence

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Estuary

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Delta

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Tributary

Question 33

Which factor does NOT directly affect a river's development?

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Pollution levels

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Climate

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Geology

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Vegetation

Question 34

What are the negative impacts of river flooding, and how can we lessen the risks?

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Flooding can harm buildings, force people to leave their homes, and pollute water sources.

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To reduce flood risks, we can build flood barriers and improve flood warning systems.

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Flooding can improve soil quality and create habitats for animals, but these benefits are outweighed by the negative impacts.

Question 35

Which river management technique alters the river's path to prevent flooding?

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Channelization

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Dredging

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Embankment

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Dam construction

Question 36

Which of the following is a characteristic of the upper course of a river?

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Steep-sided valley

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Slow-flowing water

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Absence of rapids and waterfalls

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Wide, meandering channel

Question 37

What is the term used to describe the amount of water flowing in a river per second?

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Discharge

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Gradient

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Velocity

Question 38

What is the name of the process by which a river changes its course over time?

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River meandering

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River deposition

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River erosion

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River discharge

Question 39

Which of the following is a benefit of rivers?

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Water supply

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Flooding

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Erosion

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Pollution

Question 40

What is the name of the area of land drained by a river and its tributaries?

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River basin

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Delta

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Floodplain

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Meander

Question 41

Which of the following is a type of human activity that can impact rivers?

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Deforestation

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Erosion

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Flooding

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Meandering

Question 42

What is the name of the point where two or more rivers meet?

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Confluence

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Mouth

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Source

Question 43

Which of the following is a type of river deposition where sediment accumulates on the inside bend of a river?

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Point bar

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Lateral accretion

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Levee

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Meander

Question 44

A 'meander' in a river refers to:

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A curve or bend in the river's channel

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A tributary of a river

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A straight section of a river

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A waterfall on a river

Question 45

The long-term effects of river processes include:

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Formation of valleys and floodplains

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Volcanic eruptions

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Earthquake activity

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Mountain building

Question 46

Which of the following is a human activity that can negatively impact the health of rivers?

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Pollution

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Irrigation

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Flood control measures

Question 47

The process of water flowing over land and into rivers is known as:

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Surface runoff

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Infiltration

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Evaporation

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Transpiration

Question 48

A river's upper course is typically characterized by:

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A steep gradient and fast-flowing water

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Wide river channel

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Meandering

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Slow flow rate

Question 49

The point where a river enters a larger body of water, such as the sea, is called the:

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Mouth

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Tributary

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Source

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Confluence