Rivers abd Resources Quiz

What is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water flow, and other natural processes?

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Sedimentation

• Weathering

What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Lithosphere

• Biosphere

Which sphere of the Earth includes all the water bodies like oceans, rivers, and lakes?

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

Which sphere of the Earth encompasses all living organisms?

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Biosphere

What is the primary cause of river flooding?

• Earthquakes

• Heavy rainfall

• Volcanic eruptions

• Deforestation

What is the term for the material carried and deposited by a river?

• Sediment

• Bedrock

• Gravel

• Clay

What is the process called when a river drops its sediment load?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Transportation

Which of the following is NOT a part of the lithosphere?

• Mountains

• Ocean floor

• Rivers

• Continents

Which of the following is a major component of the hydrosphere?

• Soil

• Rocks

• Water vapor

• Plants

What is the term for the area of land drained by a river and its tributaries?

• Drainage Basin

• Tributary

• Delta

• Estuary