The Journey of a River Quiz

What is the course of a river?

• The path from the mountain to the valley

• The path from the lake to the ocean

• The path from the source to the sea

• The path from the sea to the source

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

• Deltas

• Meanders

• Ox-bow lakes

• V-shaped valley

What is traction in river transportation?

• Suspension of tiny particles

• Bouncing of small pebbles

• Dissolving of minerals

• Rolling and dragging of large pebbles

What happens when a river reaches flat ground?

• It forms a waterfall

• It speeds up

• It deposits its load

• It erodes more

What is a V-shaped valley?

• A valley with a circular shape

• A valley with wide sides and a flat floor

• A valley with steep sides and a narrow floor

• A valley with a triangular shape

Which feature is NOT found in the lower course of a river?

• Levees

• Deltas

• Waterfalls

• Flood plains

What is the process called when small pebbles are bounced along the river bed?

• Traction

• Solution

• Saltation

• Suspension

What forms at the base of a waterfall due to the force of falling water?

• A plunge pool

• A delta

• A levee

• An ox-bow lake

What is the main process occurring in the youthful stage of a river?

• Deposition

• Transportation

• Vertical erosion

• Lateral erosion

Which of the following is a feature of river deposition?

• V-shaped valleys

• Waterfalls

• Interlocking spurs

• Flood plains