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Which river is recognized as the longest river in the world?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following correctly describes the process of erosion in rivers?
What typically causes deposition in river systems?
What typically causes deposition in river systems?
Which of the following is a form of water movement through soil rocks?
Which of the following is a form of water movement through soil rocks?
What phenomenon occurs when the neck of a river meander is breached?
What phenomenon occurs when the neck of a river meander is breached?
Which process is involved in moving river material downstream?
Which process is involved in moving river material downstream?
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Longest river
Longest river
The Nile is the longest river in the world, measuring 6853 km.
Drainage Basin
Drainage Basin
An area of land drained by one river and its tributaries.
Erosion
Erosion
The process of wearing away rock and soil by rivers.
Transportation
Transportation
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Deposition
Deposition
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Infiltration
Infiltration
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Oxbow Lake
Oxbow Lake
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Groundwater Flow
Groundwater Flow
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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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