CH 2 SUM: Geomorphology

What type of landform is typically formed by the erosion of the outer bank and deposition on the inner bank of a river?

In which part of the river are meandering patterns most common?

What feature can be formed when a meander becomes cut off from the main channel of a river?

What do natural levees act as, in terms of flood prevention?

When does rejuvenation of a river typically occur?

What term describes the process of river capture diverting headwaters from another stream?

What term refers to a reduced river flowing in a disproportionately large valley left by a captured stream?

In which type of drainage pattern does the river maintain its original course despite varying rock hardness?

'Fluvial geomorphology' provides insights into which aspects?

'River grading' refers to the balance between which two processes?

What does river management involve?

What is a key importance of managing drainage basins and catchment areas?

What is a common cause of poor river management?

How do human settlements impact drainage basins?

Which strategy is effective for managing catchment areas?

What is a key component of the Working for Water program in South Africa?

How does river pollution impact biodiversity?

What role do education and legislation play in effective river management?

How do human activities affect soil erosion in drainage basins?

Why is urban expansion mentioned as a cause of poor river management?

What is the term for the upper surface of the zone of saturation where soil or rocks are fully saturated with water?

Which type of river originates from humid areas but flows through arid regions?

What pattern of drainage features right-angled tributaries, common in folded mountain ranges?

What term refers to the hierarchy of streams from smallest tributaries to largest rivers based on their size and the number of tributaries?

In which type of flow do we see smooth, layered movement of water?

Which river profile shows a side view from the source to the mouth, illustrating the river's gradient or slope?

What type of river flows only briefly following significant rainfall events?

Which drainage pattern features streams that flow towards a central point, often found in basins?

What term describes water that fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers?

Which type of river flow continuously throughout the year?

What is another term for drainage basins?

A river system within a drainage basin refers to:

What is the term used for a smaller stream that feeds into a larger stream or river?

In a drainage basin, what is the point called where two or more streams meet?

What is the primary function of drainage basins in South Africa?

Which geographical area collects all precipitation that flows to a single stream or set of streams?

What factor influences the unique characteristics of South Africa's drainage basins?

What is the boundary that separates adjacent drainage basins called?

What does a tributary do in a drainage basin?

Where does all precipitation flow in a drainage basin?

What type of river in South Africa originates from humid areas but flows through arid regions?

Which drainage pattern is characterized by parallel streams, usually found on steep slopes?

What is the term for water that flows over the land's surface from rain, melting snow, or other sources?

In which type of river flow do we see chaotic eddies and swirls, common in fast-moving or obstructed streams?

What is the upper land area between two rivers in the same drainage basin called?

Which type of river only flows briefly following significant rainfall events?

What pattern of drainage resembles tree branches and is common in uniform soil and rock conditions?

What is the term used for a side view of a river from the source to the mouth, illustrating its gradient or slope?

Which type of river experiences right-angle turns due to jointed rocks, forming a rectangular drainage pattern?

What factor significantly affects drainage density and stream order in a river system?

What is the primary role of drainage basins in South Africa?

What is the term used for the area where water is collected by the natural landscape?

Which term describes the network of rivers and streams within a drainage basin?

In geomorphology, what does 'tributary' refer to?

What term describes an aerial perspective showing the path of a river?

What is the term for the boundary that separates adjacent drainage basins?

How do tributaries contribute to a river system?

In which part of the river are braided streams most commonly found?

What does the term 'confluence' signify in the context of rivers?

What is the term for the landforms formed from abandoned meanders that serve as evidence of the river's dynamic nature?

When does rejuvenation of a river typically occur?

'Drainage basin' can be best defined as:

What term describes a reduced river flowing in a disproportionately large valley left behind by the captured stream during river capture?

'Stream ordering' is most closely related to:

Which feature is formed by the accumulation of sediment during flood events, acting as a natural barrier against subsequent floods?

What type of drainage pattern develops when rivers cut through underlying strata maintaining their original course despite varying rock hardness?

What is the primary cause of an ungraded river's imbalance?

What type of landform is formed by the erosion of the outer bank and deposition on the inner bank of a river?

What is the term for a dry valley segment left by a diverted river during river capture?

What is the primary purpose of river management?

Which activity is NOT a common cause of poor river management?

How does overgrazing impact rivers within drainage basins?

Which strategy is part of effective catchment area management?

What is a significant negative impact of water pollution on the economy?

How does the Working for Water program in South Africa contribute to river management?

What role do education and legislation play in promoting sustainable river management?

What is one impact of human settlements on drainage basins?

What does proper catchment and river management ensure for future generations?

What term describes the land area where water fills the cracks and spaces in underground soil and rock layers?

Which type of river in South Africa originates from arid regions but flows through humid areas?

In which drainage pattern do streams radiate outward from a central point, such as a volcanic hill?

What type of flow is characterized by chaotic eddies and swirls, common in fast-moving or obstructed streams?

What type of river only flows briefly following significant rainfall events?

Which drainage pattern features parallel streams, usually found on steep slopes?

What factor significantly affects stream order in a river system?

Which type of river flows only during certain seasons, typically in response to rainfall?

What does river management aim to achieve?

How does urban expansion negatively impact river systems?

What is a common cause of poor river management according to the text?

How do human settlements contribute to river problems within drainage basins?

What role do education and legislation play in promoting sustainable river management?

Why is the removal of invasive alien plants important in South African river management?

How does sustainable river management impact the economy?

What activities are recommended for better river management according to the text?

Which factor significantly affects drainage density and stream order in a river system?

What is the impact of human activities on soil erosion within drainage basins?

What landform is typically formed when a river's erosive power increases due to factors like uplift, sea-level fall, or increased water discharge?

In which part of a river are oxbow lakes most likely to be found?

What is the primary characteristic of an ungraded river?

What term describes a dry valley segment left behind by a diverted river?

Which drainage pattern commonly occurs in uniform soil and rock conditions resembling tree branches?

What feature is formed by the erosion of the outer bank and deposition on the inner bank of a river?

When does river rejuvenation typically occur?

What is the primary characteristic of a braided stream?

What is the primary function of a drainage basin in South Africa?

What is the main role of a tributary in a river system?

Which feature evolves over time and can lead to the formation of oxbow lakes when a river's path changes?

What is the term for flat areas adjacent to rivers that are subject to periodic flooding?

What term refers to the boundary separating adjacent drainage basins?

How do confluences contribute to river systems?

In terms of drainage basins, what is the significance of a river grading properly?

Why are tributaries important in maintaining the health of river systems?

What is the role of a catchment area in relation to drainage basins?

How does a watershed impact the flow of water in a river system?

What does a river system refer to in the context of drainage basins?

What is the significance of confluences in relation to drainage patterns?

What type of river in South Africa originates from arid regions but flows through humid areas?

What is the term for the hierarchy of streams from the smallest tributaries to the largest rivers based on their size and the number of tributaries?

In which part of the river are braided streams most commonly found?

What term describes a dry valley segment left behind by a diverted river?

What pattern of drainage features right-angled tributaries, common in folded mountain ranges?

'Stream ordering' is most closely related to:

'River grading' refers to the balance between which two processes?

'River rejuvenation' typically occurs when:

'Laminar Flow' refers to:

What is the term for a smaller stream that feeds into a larger stream or river?

What term describes a river system that maintains its original course despite varying rock hardness?

A graded river has achieved a state of equilibrium in which the landscape has been shaped to minimize energy expenditure. What characterizes an ungraded river?

In fluvial geomorphology, what occurs when a river diverts the headwaters of another river or stream segment?

Which feature serves as evidence of abandoned meanders and the dynamic nature of rivers?

What is the term for a dry valley segment left by a diverted river during river capture?

What do natural levees act as during flood events?

'Stream ordering' in river systems is most closely related to which aspect?

'River grading' refers to the balance between which two processes?

'Rejuvenation' of a river typically occurs due to which factor?

What feature is characterized by multiple interweaving channels separated by bars or islands of sediment?

What term refers to the boundary separating adjacent drainage basins?

In a drainage basin, what is the primary function of a tributary?

What does 'stream ordering' primarily relate to in a river system?

Which type of landform is typically formed by the erosion of the outer bank and deposition on the inner bank of a river?

What factor significantly affects stream order in a river system?

Which factor influences the unique characteristics of South Africa's drainage basins?

What is the main role of 'River Grading' in river systems?

Why is the removal of invasive alien plants crucial in South African river management?

What landform evolves over time and can lead to the formation of oxbow lakes due to changes in a river's path?

What type of river flow is primarily influenced by seasonal rainfall patterns in South Africa?

What is the primary focus of river management according to the text?

Which activity is NOT listed as a strategy for managing catchment areas?

How does deforestation impact river systems according to the text?

What is a primary driver of river pollution discussed in the text?

How does the Working for Water program in South Africa contribute to river management?

What is the impact of urban expansion without proper planning on river systems?

How do activities like overgrazing affect river systems within drainage basins?

What role do education and legislation play in river management according to the text?

What is the significance of managing catchment areas for regions with limited water resources like South Africa?

What is an example of poor river management according to the text?

What type of river in South Africa originates from humid areas but flows through arid regions?

Which drainage pattern is characterized by chaotic and disorganized flow, often resulting from glaciation?

What is the primary factor influencing drainage density and stream order in a river system?

In fluvial geomorphology, what type of profile would you expect to observe in the upper course of a river?

What type of river flow is primarily influenced by certain seasons, typically responding to rainfall events?

Which drainage pattern features right-angle tributaries and is commonly found in folded mountain ranges?

What type of flow is characterized by smooth, layered movement of water?

Which management strategy is crucial for sustaining South Africa's drainage basins?

What type of river has achieved a state of equilibrium where landscape shaping minimizes energy expenditure?

Which factor significantly affects stream order in a river system?

What term describes the network of rivers and streams within a drainage basin?

In the context of drainage basins, what is the primary function of a watershed?

What does 'stream ordering' in geomorphology refer to?

What factor significantly influences the pattern of stream order in a river system?

Which of the following features is typically formed by chaotic eddies and swirls in fast-moving or obstructed streams?

What type of landform is created by the accumulation of sediment acting as a natural barrier during flood events?

'River grading' refers to the balance between which two processes?

'Rejuvenation' of a river typically occurs due to which factor?

'Catchment Area' is most closely related to which other term in drainage basins?

'Tributaries' in a river system are best described as:

Why is the removal of invasive alien plants important in South African river management?

What is the primary role of the Working for Water program in South Africa?

How do buffer zones contribute to better river management?

What is the impact of overgrazing on river systems?

How do human settlements affect river flow patterns within drainage basins?

What key factor contributes to poor river management?

What does effective management of catchment areas ensure?

Why is education essential in promoting sustainable river management?

What impact does runoff from settlements have on rivers?

What is the significance of afforestation in river management?

What is the term for the point where a captor stream diverts the flow of the captured stream?

What type of landform is typically formed by the erosion of the outer bank and deposition on the inner bank of a river?

In river systems, which pattern of drainage develops when rivers cut through underlying strata maintaining their original course despite varying rock hardness?

What is the term for a dry valley segment left behind by a diverted river in the process of river capture?

When rivers establish their courses before tectonic uplift and continue to flow across rising terrain, cutting through it rather than being diverted, what type of drainage pattern is observed?

What is the term for the hierarchy of streams based on size and tributaries in a river system?

What is the term for the flat areas adjacent to rivers subject to periodic flooding?

In a river system, what feature can be formed when a meander becomes separated from the main channel?

What is the term for raised banks along rivers formed by sediment accumulation during flood events?

What term refers to crescent-shaped lakes formed from abandoned meanders in a river system?

What is one of the consequences of inadequate sewage treatment on river systems?

Which human activity contributes significantly to soil erosion and increased sedimentation in rivers?

What is one of the main strategies mentioned for managing catchment areas effectively?

How does urban expansion without proper planning impact river systems?

What is the primary focus of the Working for Water program in South Africa?

Which factor significantly impacts the economy due to water pollution according to the text?

What is one of the impacts of overgrazing on rivers within drainage basins?

How do buffer zones contribute to better river management?

What is the primary purpose of river management?

What factor contributes to increased pollution and altered river flow patterns in river systems?

How does urban expansion without proper planning impact river systems?

Which activity is part of the strategies for effective catchment management?

Why is the removal of invasive alien plants important in South African river management?

How can overgrazing impact rivers within drainage basins?

What is the negative impact of water pollution on the economy?

In South Africa, what key approach does the Working for Water program focus on?

How can education and legislation contribute to effective river management according to the text?

What is the significance of creating buffer zones along settlements and cultivated lands in river management?

What is a key characteristic of the Working for Water program in South Africa?

How does deforestation impact rivers within drainage basins?

What is the primary effect of overgrazing on river systems within drainage basins?

What is a significant consequence of urban expansion without proper planning on river systems?

How does the strategy of afforestation contribute to effective catchment management?

What is the primary objective of river management with respect to human activities?

What is a common outcome of poor river management caused by unregulated industrial discharge?