GCSE Physical Landscapes in the UK - River Landscapes Vocabulary

What does 'Erosion' mean in river landscapes?

• The process of sediment deposition

• The wearing away of the riverbed and banks

• The formation of river deltas

• The increase in river water volume

What is 'Attrition' in the context of river landscapes?

• The process of river banks collapsing due to erosion.

• The wearing away of rocks and pebbles as they collide in the river.

• The deposition of sediments along the riverbed.

• The increase in river water volume due to rainfall.

What is 'Bedload' in river landscapes?

• The sediment that is suspended in the water column

• The sediment that is dissolved in the water

• The sediment that is transported along the river bed

• The sediment that forms the river banks

What is a 'Watershed' in river landscapes?

• A region draining into a river, river system, or other body of water

• A type of riverbank vegetation

• A method of water purification

• A type of fish found in rivers

What is the 'Mouth' in river landscapes?

• The source of the river

• The point where the river meets the sea or ocean

• A bend in the river

• A waterfall in the river

What is a 'Long profile' in river landscapes?

• A cross-section of a river channel at a specific point

• A diagram showing the changes in a river's gradient from source to mouth

• A map showing the river's course and tributaries

• A description of the river's ecosystem and biodiversity

Lateral erosion in river landscapes refers to:

• The deepening of the river bed.

• The widening of the river channel.

• The formation of waterfalls.

• The deposition of sediments on the river banks.

What is a 'V shaped valley' in river landscapes?

• A valley with a flat bottom and steep sides

• A valley with a narrow bottom and steep sides

• A valley with a wide bottom and gentle slopes

• A valley with a U shape and flat bottom

What are 'Inter-locking spurs' in river landscapes?

• A series of ridges projecting out on alternate sides of a valley

• A type of river meander

• A type of waterfall

• A type of delta formation

What is the difference between 'Impermeable' and 'Permeable' surfaces?

• Impermeable surfaces allow water to pass through, while permeable surfaces do not.

• Permeable surfaces allow water to pass through, while impermeable surfaces do not.

• Both impermeable and permeable surfaces allow water to pass through.

• Neither impermeable nor permeable surfaces allow water to pass through.