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What is the conversion of vapour or liquid to gas called?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Transpiration

Water that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface is called​ (a)  

• precipitation.
• transpiration.
• surface runoff.

In which continent would you find the Amazon River?

• Europe

• Asia

• North America

• South America

Match the following

• Upper Course

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• Middle course

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• Lower Course

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How is an oxbow lake formed?

• Two meanders merge through erosion. The river deposits the eroded materials which block off the old parts of the river.

• Eroded material is carried by the river and released creating new land.

A meander is a​ ​ (a)   in the river.

• curve
• straightline
• straight line
• gradient

Rivers are used for tourism. Match the positive and negative effects tourism has on rivers

• negative

• Too many people near wildlife habitats

• positive

• Funds raised for conservation

• negative

• Education about wildlife and habitats

• positive

• Litter left behind

The River Thames is located in which country?

• Scotland

• Northern Ireland

• England

• Wales

What is a dam?

• A path used to cross a river.

• A type of river.

• A barrier that impound water.

Match the following

• Aswan Dam, Egypt

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• Lake Vyrnwy, Wales

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• Hoover Dam, USA

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• Three Gorges Dam, China

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