Q.1
What is a smaller river that flows into a larger one?
  • Contributary
  • Delta
  • Distributary
  • Tributary
Q.2
How is a river valley best described in the uplands?
  • U-shaped
  • V-shaped
  • Y-shaped
  • Z-shaped
Q.3
The point where a tributary joins a river is called what?
  • Confluence
  • Confusion
  • Conglomeration
  • Continuance
Q.4
Which is found in the highest part of a river valley?
  • Flood plain
  • Meander
  • Mouth
  • Source
Q.5
What is the ideal situation for a waterfall to form?
  • An area of hard rock only
  • An area of soft rock only
  • Hard rock on top of soft rock
  • Soft rock on top of hard rock
Q.6
A curve or bend in a river has what name?
  • Convolution
  • Hairpin
  • Meander
  • Serpentine
Q.7
What are the sides of a river channel called?
  • Banks
  • Necks
  • Plains
  • Rims
Q.8
Where in a meander does the river flow fastest?
  • In the center
  • It has the same speed everywhere
  • On the inside of the bend
  • On the outside of the bend
Q.9
A river leaves material behind through which process?
  • Abrasion
  • Deposition
  • Erosion
  • Transition
Q.10
Rivers wind around ridges known as what?
  • Benches
  • Gunners
  • Outcrops
  • Spurs
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