Waterfalls SRP's

What is a waterfall an example of?

• A landform formed by erosion

• A type of river

• A geological feature

• A type of rock

Where are waterfalls typically found in a river's life cycle?

• Upper course

• Lower course

• Mature stage

• Old stage

What happens when hard rock meets softer rock in a river?

• Erosion occurs

• The river slows down

• The river dries up

• The river changes direction

What is the process called where the river's load scrapes against the bed?

• Hydraulic action

• Abrasion

• Erosion

• Deposition

What forms as the river flows down into the plunge pool?

• Swirling water

• A waterfall

• A lake

• A delta

What causes the overhang above the plunge pool to become unstable?

• Gravity and weight

• Erosion

• Water flow

• Temperature changes

How much can some waterfalls retreat annually?

• 5 feet

• 10 feet

• 1 foot

• 2 feet

Name two examples of waterfalls in Ireland.

• Asleagh Falls and Torc Waterfall

• Niagara Falls and Angel Falls

• Victoria Falls and Iguazu Falls

• Yosemite Falls and Multnomah Falls