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Raging Rivers - T3 -End of Unit

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the conversion of vapour or liquid to gas called?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Condensation

c)

Transpiration

2.

Water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface is called​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
precipitation.
transpiration.
surface runoff.
3.

In which continent would you find the Amazon River?

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

North America

d)

South America

4.

Match the following

a)
1.

Upper Course

b)
2.

Middle course

c)
3.

Lower Course

5.

How is an oxbow lake formed?

a)

Two meanders merge through erosion. The river deposits the eroded materials which block off the old parts of the river.

b)

Eroded material is carried by the river and released creating new land.

6.

A meander is a​ ​ (a)   in the river.

Choose from the below words
curve
straightline
straight line
gradient
7.

Rivers are used for tourism. Match the positive and negative effects tourism has on rivers

a)

Funds raised for conservation

1.

positive

b)

Education about wildlife and habitats

2.

positive

c)

Too many people near wildlife habitats

3.

negative

d)

Litter left behind

4.

negative

8.

The River Thames is located in which country?

a)

Scotland

b)

Northern Ireland

c)

England

d)

Wales

9.

What is a dam?

a)

A path used to cross a river.

b)

A type of river.

c)

A barrier that impounds water.

10.

Match the following

a)
1.

Hoover Dam, USA

b)
2.

Aswan Dam, Egypt

c)
3.

Three Gorges Dam, China

d)
4.

Lake Vyrnwy, Wales

11.

Explain using geographical vocabulary, the formation of rivers and their physical features.

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