Rivers End of Topic Test - Term 2
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Which river is recognized as the longest river in the world?

  • Mississippi River
  • Yangtze River
  • Nile River (correct)
  • Amazon River

    • What term describes the process of water filtering into the soil?

  • Percolation
  • Surface runoff
  • Infiltration (correct)
  • Throughflow

    • What does the term 'drainage basin' refer to?

  • An area where groundwater is collected
  • An area of land drained by one river and its tributaries (correct)
  • A measurement of river length
  • A technique for soil conservation

    • Which of the following correctly describes the process of erosion in rivers?

    <p>The wearing away of rock by the river (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What typically causes deposition in river systems?

    <p>Loss of river energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a form of water movement through soil rocks?

    <p>Groundwater flow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon occurs when the neck of a river meander is breached?

    <p>Creation of an oxbow lake (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process is involved in moving river material downstream?

    <p>Transportation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Longest river

    The Nile is the longest river in the world, measuring 6853 km.

    Drainage Basin

    An area of land drained by one river and its tributaries.

    Erosion

    The process of wearing away rock and soil by rivers.

    Transportation

    The process of rivers moving material downstream.

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    Deposition

    When a river drops its load of material, usually due to loss of energy.

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    Infiltration

    The process where surface water enters the soil through small openings.

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    Oxbow Lake

    A lake formed when a meander's neck is broken off, typically during floods.

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    Groundwater Flow

    The downslope movement of water through underlying rocks.

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    Study Notes

    Rivers End of Topic Test - Term 2

    • Introduction to Rivers: Rivers Nile and Amazon are the world's largest.
    • Drainage Basins: Areas of land drained by a river and its tributaries.
    • River Processes: Include erosion, transportation, and deposition.
    • Upper Course Landforms: V-shaped valleys, interlocking spurs, rapids, and potholes are typical upper course features.
    • Meanders and Oxbow Lakes: Meanders are bends in the river, formed by lateral erosion. Oxbow lakes are created when a meander is cut off.
    • Lower Course Landforms: Floodplains, levees, and deltas are common features.
    • Floods: Flooding occurs when a river's water level rises, often covering surrounding land areas.

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    Test your knowledge on river systems and their features with this quiz. From understanding drainage basins to recognizing landforms in different river courses, this assessment covers key concepts in geography. Prepare for questions about meanders, oxbow lakes, and flood events!

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