F.4 DSE Geography - Unit 2.3 River processes (Erosion)

Which of the following direction of erosion describes the deepening of river channels?

• Headward erosion

• Vertical erosion

• Lateral erosion

Which of the following direction of erosion describes the widening of river channels?

• Headward erosion

• Vertical erosion

• Lateral erosion

Which of the following direction of erosion describes the increase in length of river channels?

• Headward erosion

• Vertical erosion

• Lateral erosion

Which of the following items are categorized external processes?

• Folding

• Erosion

• Faulting

• Deposition

Which of the following process describes when soluble minerals are dissolved into river water?

• Abrasion

• Attrition

• Solution

• Hydraulic action

Which of the following process describes when rock particles in rivers knock against one another?

• Abrasion

• Attrition

• Solution

• Hydraulic action

Which of the following process describes when running water exerts pressure on the river bed and banks?

• Abrasion

• Attrition

• Solution

• Hydraulic action

Which of the following process describes when rock particles grind against the river bed and banks?

• Abrasion

• Attrition

• Solution

• Hydraulic action