River processes, landforms and drainage. (Leaving Cert)

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The start of a river is called the what?

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River source

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A river starts very small before getting larger. What is the name given to a small river that joins a larger river?

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Tributary

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A waterfall is most likely to be found closer to what part of the river?

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River source

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A waterfall is created because of ...

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different layers of hard and soft rock

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The area that contains a river system is called a what?

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Drainage Basin

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There are four main types of erosion for rivers. Which answer is correct: Hydraulic Action, Attrition, Rubbing, Silting, Hydraulic Action, Abrasion, Deposition, Solution, Hydraulic Action, Abrasion, Silting, Solution, Hydraulic Action, Solution, Abrasion, Attrition?

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Hydraulic Action, Solution, Abrasion, Attrition

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Attrition is when ..

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large rocks smash against each other.

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Deposition is when ...

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Objects are dropped along the river.

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Transportation in river systems has four main categories. These are ... Suspension, Solution, Saltation, traction.

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Suspension, Solution, Saltation, traction.

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When the bends of a Meander get close enough they can join, creating a new river path. What is left is called ...

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An oxbow lake