River Course Characteristics Quiz

What is the main characteristic of the upper course of a river in terms of slope?

• Gentle slope

• Steep slope

• Almost flat slope

• No slope

Which type of valley shape is associated with the middle course of a river?

• V-Shaped valley

• Wider valley

• Wide, flat valley

• Narrow valley

What is the most active process in the lower course of a river?

• Erosion - vertical

• Erosion - lateral

• Deposition

• Erosion - horizontal

Which feature is commonly found in the upper course of a river?

• Meanders

• Levees

• V-shaped valleys

• Deltas

What type of channel is found in the middle course of a river?

• Small, narrow channel

• Meander channel

• Wide, flat channel

• Deep channel

Which landform is associated with the lower course of a river?

• Waterfalls

• Interlocking spurs

• Oxbow lakes

• Rapids

What is the characteristic of the slope in the lower course of a river?

• Steep slope

• Gentle slope

• Almost flat slope

• No slope

Which process is most active in the middle course of a river?

• Erosion - vertical

• Erosion - lateral

• Deposition

• Sedimentation

What type of valley shape is found in the lower course of a river?

• V-Shaped valley

• Wider valley

• Wide, flat valley

• Deep valley

Which feature is commonly found in the middle course of a river?

• Waterfalls

• Meanders

• Levees

• Deltas