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Which subject	Geography
What age group	Year or Grade 10
What topic	River processes
Question types	Close-ended
Number of questions	10
Number of answers	3
Correct answers	Exactly 1
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Geography Quiz: River Processes

Instructions

Answer the following questions by selecting the correct option for each question. Each question has one correct answer.

Questions

1. What is the process by which rocks and sediment are worn away and transported by a river called?

   • A. Erosion
   • B. Deposition
   • C. Evaporation

2. Which of the following is a primary agent of river erosion?

   • A. Wind
   • B. Ice
   • C. Water

3. The term "meander" refers to:

   • A. A straight section of the river
   • B. A bend or curve in the river
   • C. A type of river delta

4. What do we call the point where a river meets the sea?

   • A. Source
   • B. Mouth
   • C. Confluence

5. Which feature is formed by the deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river?

   • A. Waterfall
   • B. Delta
   • C. Cliff

6. The speed of a river's flow can influence its ability to:

   • A. Support wildlife
   • B. Cause erosion
   • C. Regulate temperature

7. What is the name of the phenomenon when a river cuts through land, leaving steep cliffs behind?

   • A. Floodplain development
   • B. River incision
   • C. Alluvial fan formation

8. Which type of sediment is typically carried by a river during a flood event?

   • A. Larger boulders
   • B. Fine silt and clay
   • C. Bedrock

9. What do rivers typically form as they deposit sediment along their banks?

   • A. Floodplains
   • B. Gorges
   • C. Oxbow lakes

10. What effect does deforestation have on river processes?

    • A. Reduces sediment load
    • B. Increases erosion
    • C. Decreases river width

Answers

• 1. A
• 2. C
• 3. B
• 4. B
• 5. B
• 6. B
• 7. B
• 8. B
• 9. A
• 10. B