Rivers

When soluble particles are dissolved into the river it is called:

• Hydraulic Action

• Abrasion

• Saltation

• Solution

Which process involves large boulders and rocks being rolled along the river bed?

• Saltation

• Traction

• Suspension

• Solution

Which Process involves small pebbles and stones being bounced along the river bed?

• Solution

• Traction

• Saltation

• none of the above

Traction refers to the way in which material in the river's load are bounced along the riverbed

• True

• False

The load of the river is all the materials carried by the water

• True

• False

What is the edge of the river basin called?

• waterside

• waterway

• watershed

• water

Name where the river starts

• source

• trubutary

• mouth

• delta

Where would you find a waterfall?

• Upper course
• Middle Course
• Lower Course

What landform can you see in the picture?

• Floodplain
• Delta
• Waterfall
• Oxbow lake

Which is NOT a method of transportation?

• Abrasion
• Saltation
• Traction
• Suspension