River Geography and Waterfall Formation

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What causes the formation of a waterfall?

Sedimentation of riverbanks
Flooding of the river
Depositing of pebbles
Erosion at the riverbed (correct)

Waterfalls can eventually cease to exist if the riverbed is eroded completely.

True (A)

What is a plunge pool?

A deep, often circular depression formed by the force of falling water.

As the waterfall erodes the base, it causes the overhanging rock to __________.

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Match the following river course features with their descriptions:

Source = Starting point of a river, often in elevated areas Waterfalls = Sudden vertical drop in the river Floodplains = Flat land adjacent to a river, prone to flooding Oxbow lakes = Curved lakes formed from river bends Signup and view all the answers

Which section of the river is characterized by steep gradients and fast-flowing water?

Upper course (D) Signup and view all the answers

The gorge left behind by a retreating waterfall is formed by the erosion of hard rock only.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is waterfall retreat?

The upstream movement of a waterfall due to continued erosion. Signup and view all the answers

What feature is characterized by fast-flowing, turbulent sections of a river?

Rapids (A) Signup and view all the answers

Oxbow lakes are formed by sediment deposition during floods.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the point called where a river meets the sea, lake, or ocean?

Mouth Signup and view all the answers

The ____________ course of a river is characterized by a flat gradient and wide floodplains.

lower Signup and view all the answers

Match the following river features with their definitions:

Source = Starting point of a river Delta = Triangular landform where a river meets a body of water Floodplain = Flat area prone to flooding due to sediment deposition Estuary = Tidal area where fresh and saltwater mix Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the middle course of the river?

High energy flow (C) Signup and view all the answers

Meanders are formed by the combination of erosion and deposition along riverbanks.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What causes a waterfall to form in a river?

Erosion of soft rock beneath hard rock Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary benefits of rivers for early city settlements?

Consistent supply of fresh water (C) Signup and view all the answers

Rivers were never used as natural barriers for defense in early cities.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name one historical civilization that grew along a river.

Nile River Civilization Signup and view all the answers

Rivers like the ______ and Euphrates supported the growth of early civilizations due to fertile land.

Tigris Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a major source of river pollution?

Agricultural runoff (C) Signup and view all the answers

Plastic waste in rivers can lead to harmful effects on wildlife.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the pollution source with its effect on rivers:

Industrial Discharge = Toxic substances in water Agricultural Runoff = Nutrient pollution and algal blooms Sewage and Wastewater = Harmful pathogens introduced Plastic Waste = Harm to wildlife Signup and view all the answers

Rivers have served as natural highways for ______ and people.

transportation Signup and view all the answers

What is one significant health risk associated with river pollution?

Waterborne diseases (A) Signup and view all the answers

The Nile River flows southward through northeastern Africa.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main tributaries of the Nile River?

White Nile and Blue Nile Signup and view all the answers

Polluted rivers can lead to a loss of biodiversity and _____ of aquatic life.

fish kills Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods helps to reduce river pollution?

Improving wastewater treatment (D) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following health risks with their descriptions:

Cholera = Waterborne disease caused by contaminated water Typhoid = Infection from bacteria in polluted water Hepatitis = Liver infection often spread through contaminated sources Lead poisoning = Health issue from consuming fish with heavy metals Signup and view all the answers

The annual flooding of the Nile River is detrimental to agricultural practices.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which river is the longest in the world?

The Nile River Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main tributaries of the Murray River?

Murrumbidgee and Lachlan (C) Signup and view all the answers

The Murray River flows directly into the Indian Ocean.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What types of wildlife are native to the Murray River?

Murray Cod and yabbies Signup and view all the answers

The Murray River supports many wetlands and __________ ecosystems.

floodplain Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cities with their relation to the Murray River:

Albury = City located in the north-east of Victoria Echuca = Important boat transport town Mildura = Known for its agriculture Goolwa = Mouth of the Murray River Signup and view all the answers

Which river is primarily associated with Brazil and Peru and is known for its vast drainage basin?

Amazon River (C) Signup and view all the answers

The Amazon River is the longest river in the world.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of the Amazon River?

Apurímac River Signup and view all the answers

The Amazon River drains the __________, the largest tropical rainforest in the world.

Amazon Rainforest Signup and view all the answers

Match the following rivers to their descriptions:

Nile River = Home to the Pyramids of Giza Amazon River = The river with the largest discharge Murray River = Longest river in Australia Yangtze River = Not mentioned in the source content Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary tributary of the Amazon River?

Murray River (D) Signup and view all the answers

Seasonal flooding causes the Amazon River to widen significantly.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many square kilometers does the Amazon basin cover?

7 million square kilometers Signup and view all the answers

Waterfall Formation

A waterfall forms due to erosion of soft rock under harder rock, leading to a step-like ledge in the riverbed.

Plunge Pool

A deep, often circular depression formed by the force of falling water at the bottom of a waterfall, eroding the rock.

Waterfall Retreat

The upstream movement of a waterfall as erosion continues at the base, undermining and collapsing the overhanging rock.