How much do you know about rivers?

What is a tributary?

• A river that flows into another river.

• A river that flows into the sea.

What is a meander?

• A short stream.

• A bend in the river.

Where does water flow fastest on a meander?

• Outside of the bend.

• Inside of the bend.

What is the name of the u-shaped lake that forms when meanders meet each other?

• Oxbow Lake

• Meander

Where does a river start?

• The mouth.

• The source.

Where do rivers go after the source?

• Downhill

• Uphill

Which kind of rock wears away quickest?

• Soft rock

• Hard rock

Which of these is a feature of the upper course?

• A gorge

• An island

Which of these best describes the rapids?

• Slow and smooth

• Fast and bumpy

Which of these best describes the lower course?

• Deep and wide

• Shallow and narrow