Waterfall formation
Authored by Diane Marchant
Geography
7th - 11th Grade
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1.
FILL IN THE BLANKS QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Waterfalls form when a river goes over layers of hard and (a) rock
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When soft rock is eroded undercutting happens. This forms an ________
overhang
overdrop
overcut
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
When the soft rock is eroded at the base of the waterfall what feature is formed?
Undercut
Gorge
Plunge pool
4.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which erosion processes are dominant in the plunge pool?
Hydraulic action
Attrition
Solution
Abrasion
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When the overhang collapses the waterfall moves upstream. What is this called?
backup
retreat
surrender
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A steep sided valley is formed as a waterfall retreats upstream. This is called a ......
v-shaped valley
gorge
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
BONUS QUESTION
Why do you sometimes find waterfalls in the lower course? Tick all that apply
Fall in sea level
Ice forming
Tectonic uplift
Rise in sea level
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