River processes

The video explores the power of flowing water, using the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon as examples. It explains the processes of erosion, transportation, and deposition, which shape landscapes over time. Erosion removes soil and rocks, transportation moves these materials downstream, and deposition occurs when the river slows, forming features like meanders. The video highlights how rivers can dramatically alter landscapes.

What natural feature is used as an example to demonstrate the power of flowing water?

• Niagara Falls

• Victoria Falls

• Grand Canyon

• Amazon River

Which process involves the movement of soil and rocks downstream?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Transportation

• Sedimentation

How are heavier stones transported by a river?

• They float on the surface

• They dissolve in water

• They hop and bounce along the riverbed

• They remain stationary

What is the term for the material deposited by a river as it slows down?

• Load

• Sediment

• Debris

• Gravel

What are the bends in a river called, which are formed due to deposition and erosion?

• Gorges

• Valleys

• Meanders

• Canyons