TED: What rivers can tell us about the earth's history | Liz Hajek

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason for studying Earth's past according to the geologist?
To find new mineral resources
To understand the origin of life
To predict future earthquakes
To make sustainable living decisions
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do rivers like the Kosi River affect the landscape?
They create new mountains
They transport and deposit sediment
They cause volcanic eruptions
They prevent erosion
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant event occurred with the Kosi River in 2008?
It dried up completely
It changed its course dramatically
It became a tourist attraction
It formed a new delta
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the Mississippi River's changing course?
It affects the climate of the region
It creates new land in delta areas
It leads to frequent earthquakes
It causes the extinction of species
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How has the Mississippi River's course changed over the past 5000 years?
It has only changed once
It has disappeared completely
It has moved several times
It has remained the same
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key characteristic of the Amazon River's behavior?
It only flows during the rainy season
It frequently changes its path
It remains static over time
It flows in a straight line
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to monitor river changes using satellite imagery?
To understand river dynamics
To predict volcanic eruptions
To find new water sources
To measure river depth
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