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Understanding Rivers

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What is erosion?

The creation of new landforms by rivers

The process of breaking down pieces of earth due to weathering (correct)

The process of moving pieces of earth from one place to another

The movement of sediment downhill

What is deposition in relation to rivers and streams?

The creation of river deltas

The process of moving sediment uphill

The process where eroded earth material is placed in another area (correct)

When sediment is eroded and carried by water

What type of landform are river valleys and v-shaped valleys examples of?

Alluvial fans

River deltas

Valleys created by rivers (correct)

Beaches

Why are floodplains near rivers considered fertile?

As a result of regular flooding depositing nutrient-rich sediment Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor that makes the prediction of river flooding very difficult?

Variability in flooding patterns across different rivers Signup and view all the answers

What did Jenny pour over her mashed potato mountain?

Gravy Signup and view all the answers

According to Jenny's grandfather, what is a stream?

A small river Signup and view all the answers

Where do rivers and streams originate?

Source Signup and view all the answers

What happens as water flows down steep slopes in rivers?

It moves quicker and forms rapids or waterfalls Signup and view all the answers

What is the common feature that all rivers have in common?

Certain things Signup and view all the answers