Features of a river

Which of the following is true about 'erosion'?

• It puts material down.

• It wears material away.

• It is usually found on the outside of a river bend.

• It is usually found on the inside of a river bend.

Which of the following is true about 'deposition'?

• It is when material is placed down elsewhere.

• It is when material is moved away.

• It often happens on the inside of a river bend.

• It often happens on the outside of a river bend.

Material deposited by a river is known as _________________?

• Meander

• Pebbles

• Sediment

• Erosion

A curve in a river is known as a ________ .

• Waterfall

• Tributary

• Confluence

• Meander

Which of the following three river features are found on the image below?

• Meander

• Mouth

• Source

• Tributary

• Confluence

What feature is often found alongside a waterfall?

• Gorge

• Source

• Tributary

• Levee

Where does a river start?

• Mouth

• Source

• Tributary

• Flood plain

What is one of these called?

• Mouth

• Estuary

• Gorge

• Confluence