Rivers, Floods and Wave Quiz 4/10/24

Which of the following is NOT a cause of flooding?

• Heavy rainfall

• Rapid snowmelt

• Drought

• Dam failure

What characteristic of waves is measured from crest to crest?

• Amplitude

• Frequency

• Wavelength

• Wave height

Which wave characteristic determines the energy of the wave?

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Speed

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What is the process called when water from a river overflows its banks?

• Erosion

• Flooding

• Sedimentation

• Deposition

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What is the term for the highest point of a wave?

• Trough

• Crest

• Peak

• Summit

What is the primary cause of wave formation?

• Tectonic activity

• Wind

• Moon's gravitational pull

• Thermal expansion

Which of the following is a natural method to reduce the impact of flooding?

• Building dams

• Constructing levees

• Restoring wetlands

• Paving over soil

A river that flows down more graudal slop with curves called Meanders is a

Draw a line to show where you measure wavelength

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The diagram below represents which stage of river formation:

• Young
• Mature
• Old

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