The River Severn

What is the average annual rainfall received at the source of the River Severn?

• 1000 mm

• 1500 mm

• 2500 mm

• 3000 mm

How does the ground at the source of the River Severn react to the rainfall?

• It floods immediately

• It soaks up all the water

• It causes landslides

• It creates a pond

What geological feature is formed by the river as it cuts through the land?

• A plateau

• A v-shaped valley

• A delta

• A canyon

At what rate does the River Severn flow at the end of summer?

• 250 litres per second

• 1000 litres per second

• 60000 litres per second

• 150000 litres per second

What causes waterfalls to form along the River Severn?

• Increased rainfall

• A difference in rock type

• Human intervention

• Deforestation

What is formed as the waterfall moves back?

• A lake

• A gorge

• A stream

• An estuary

After Shrewsbury, which direction does the River Severn swing?

• North

• East

• West

• South

What is the flow rate of the River Severn after it has passed Shrewsbury?

• 1000 litres per second

• 2500 litres per second

• 60000 litres per second

• 100000 litres per second

What landform is created when the river breaks through and forms an oxbow lake?

• A gorge

• A meander

• A delta

• A floodplain

How wide is the mouth of the River Severn?

• 5 km

• 10 km

• 13 km

• 15 km