River Features Quiz

What are the three main parts of a river called?

• The upper course, middle course and lower course.

• The upper stage, central stage and lower stage.

• The upper phase, middle phase and lower phase.

Which part of a river is typically characterized by steep gradients and fast-flowing water?

• The upper course.

• The middle course.

• The lower course.

In which part of a river would you most likely find meanders and oxbow lakes?

• The upper course.

• The middle course.

• The lower course.

Where is the mouth of a river typically located?

• In the upper course.

• In the middle course.

• In the lower course.

Which part of a river is most likely to have a wide floodplain?

• The upper course.

• The middle course.

• The lower course.

Which is the longest river in the UK?

• Trent

• Severn

• Thames

• Dove

What does a floodplain do?

• We don't

• They protected towns and cities further down the river.

• They protect the wildlife.

• They allow towns and cities around to flood.

What is the longest river in the world?

• River Thames

• Amazon River

• River Nile

• River Severn