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WorksheetsRivers Assessment
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
All the land that drains into the river, either directly or through its tributaries
A. Watershed
B. Discharge
True or False:
The steepest part of the rivers course is near the source.
True
False
True or False:
The river is narrower and deeper near the mouth.
True
False
True or False:
Most lateral erosion occurs near the source.
True
False
True or False:
Material (stones / pebbles) are larger and more angular near the source.
True
False
What is the name given to a river that flows into a main river?
Mouth
Watershed
Tributary
Source
In the UK, most waterfalls are found in... (select all that apply)
coastal regions
areas that were previously glaciated
mountain and valley regions
moorland landscapes
Boulder
A deep valley with steep walls on both sides that was formed by running water
a large rounded rock
very big
a flat space like a shelf on the side of a cliff or rock wall
ledge
to find or learn
causing much fear
large rounded rocks
a flat space like a shelf on the side of a cliff or rock wall
canyon
to observe or explore carefully to find information
Very steep
a deep valley with steep walls on both sides that was formed by running water
a group of soldiers
When a waterfall recedes what feature is left behind?
Rock pool
Meander
Gorge
River beach
What two inputs do you need for waterfalls to form?
Steep gradient
Bands of hard and soft rock
Fast flowing water
River sediment
A flood that occurs within a few hour (usually less than 6) from heavy rainfall
flash flood
tsunami
flood
dam
Sometimes referred to as a tidal wave-these waves are produced by earthquakes or volcanic activity
tidal wave
flood
tsunami
flash flood
An overflow of water beyond the normal amount, usually over dry land
flash flood
flood
wetland
tsunami
An area that is regularly wet and has vegetation that is adapted for life in the wet soil conditions
wetlands
floodplain
flash flood
tsunami
What of these is a human cause of flooding?
Heavy rainfall
Steep slopes
Urbanisation
What of these is a physical cause of flooding?
Snowmelt
Urbanisation
Deforestation
Human factors increasing flood risk are:
Select two
deforestation
urbanisation
snowmelt
long periods of rain
heavy rainfall
How is a waterfall formed?
When hard rock is above the soft rock.
When hard rock is below below soft rock.
