Rivers

What is a river?

• A river is a man-made canal.

• A river is a type of tree.

• A river is a large body of saltwater.

• A river is a natural flowing watercourse.

What is a floodbank?

• A floodbank is a type of boat used during floods.

• A floodbank is a device used to measure the depth of floodwaters.

• A floodbank is a term used to describe the overflow of a river or watercourse.

• A floodbank is a raised embankment or wall built along a river or other watercourse to prevent flooding.

What are the factors affecting rainfall distribution?

• seasonal variations, atmospheric pressure, cloud cover, evaporation

• topography, latitude, altitude, prevailing winds, ocean currents, and air masses

• population density, land use, deforestation, urbanization

• temperature, humidity, precipitation, solar radiation

Name one factor that affects rainfall distribution.

• wind speed

• population density

• temperature

• topography

What are the areas that would have less rainfall?

• Mountains or high altitude regions

• Deserts or arid regions

• Tropical rainforests

• Coastal areas

What are the areas that would have more rainfall?

• Areas closer to the equator or near mountain ranges

• Areas farther from the equator or away from mountain ranges

• Areas with high elevation

• Areas with dense vegetation

Which subtopic discusses the definition of a river?

• River Formation

• River Ecosystems

• River Pollution

• River Basics

Which subtopic discusses the definition of a floodbank?

• Water Conservation

• River Navigation

• Flood Control Measures

• Stormwater Management

Which subtopic discusses the factors affecting rainfall distribution?

• Meteorology

• Hydrology

• Climatology

• Geography

Where is the place you would find the "Goulburn Weir?"

• Nagambie

• Murchison

• Queensland

• Malibu