The river's journey | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which of these describe the three parts of a river's course?

• upper course

• middle course

• top course

• lower course

Answer explanation

Each part of the course has distinct landforms and characteristics.

Which of these statements describe the lower course?

• wide

• slower flow

• deep

• fast flow

Answer explanation

Rivers get bigger as they flow downstream because more water has joined the river from tributaries, soil and the rock.

Where on the river are these landforms found?

• waterfall

• middle and lower course

• meander

• middle and lower course

• floodplain

• upper course

Answer explanation

River landforms are formed in different parts of the river due to erosion and deposition taking place.

What landforms can you see on this image?

• meander

• waterfall

• floodplain

• estuary

Answer explanation

This is a landscape in the middle course of a river.

What happens to rocks in the river as they are eroded?

• smaller and rounder

• larger and flatter

• no change at all

Answer explanation

When the river is large and close to the mouth the rocks have often been eroded down to small sediment like sand.

Can you match the river course to the correct description?

• upper course

• narrow, shallow and slow with large rocks

• middle course

• very wide and deep with very small sediment

• lower course

• larger, wider and faster with smaller rocks and sediment

Answer explanation

Rivers change a lot from the source to the mouth.