River Features and Flood Management Quiz

What is a V Shaped Valley?

• A type of river feature with steep sides

• A flat area of land

• A type of waterfall

• A type of erosion process

Which of the following is a feature of the upper course of a river?

• Meander

• Gorge

• Floodplain

• Slip Off Slope

What is a Meander?

• A sharp bend in a river

• A type of erosion

• A type of rock

• A type of flood

Which process involves the wearing away of the river bed and banks?

• Hydraulic Action

• Solution

• Urbanisation

• Afforestation

What is the term for the movement of material in a river?

• Erosion

• Transportation

• Afforestation

• Urbanisation

Which of the following is a type of erosion?

• Attrition

• Floodplain

• Meander

• Dredging

What is the purpose of afforestation in flood management?

• To increase urbanisation

• To reduce water flow

• To increase erosion

• To build dams

What is the main characteristic of impermeable rock?

• It allows water to pass through easily

• It prevents water from passing through

• It is very soft

• It is used in construction

Which of the following is a factor that affects river discharge?

• Meander

• Urbanisation

• Gorge

• Slip Off Slope

What is the term for the highest point of water flow in a river during a storm?

• Lag Time

• Peak Discharge

• Rising Limb

• Receding Limb