The Lower Course Of A River
17 Questions
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Questions and Answers
- 1.In the lower course of a river it has a low volume.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.As a river reaches the end of its journey, energy levels are low.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.A ___________ is the area around a river that is covered in times of flood.
- 4.What is the name for the sediment deposited by rivers?
- A.
Levees
- B.
Alluvium
- C.
Cuspate
- D.
Deltas
- 5.The alluvium deposits are very fertile, making the mouth of the river a good place for
- A.
Agriculture
- B.
Roads
- C.
Fishing
- D.
Building
- 6.A build up of alluvium on the banks of a river can create ____________, which raise the river bank.
- 7.A __________ is formed when the river deposits its material faster than the sea can remove it.
- 8.Any moisture that falls from the sky e.g. rain or snow is called _______
- 9.The start of the river, normally found in mountainous areas is called the _______
- 10.The ________ is the end of the river, this is normally where a river enters the sea, but it can be where it enters a lake.
- 11.The ___________ is where two rivers meet.
- 12.
Which type of delta is this?- A.
Arcuate
- B.
Bird's foot
- C.
Cuspate
- D.
Option 4
- 13.
Which type of delta is this?
- A.
Arcuate
- B.
Bird's foot
- C.
Cuspate
- D.
Option 4
- 14.
Which type of delta is this?
- A.
Arcuate
- B.
Bird's foot
- C.
Cuspate
- D.
Option 4
- 15.
Which type of delta is this?
- A.
Arcuate
- B.
Bird's foot
- C.
Cuspate
- D.
Option 4
- 16.
Which type of delta is this?
- A.
Arcuate
- B.
Bird's foot
- C.
Cuspate
- D.
Option 4
- 17.
Which type of delta is this?
- A.
Arcuate
- B.
Bird's foot
- C.
Cuspate
- D.
Option 4
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