Hydrology and Fluvial Geomorphology Quiz

What is the primary focus of hydrology?

• The formation of glaciers

• The study of landforms

• The distribution and movement of water

• The impact of human activities on soil

Which process describes the change of water from a gas to a liquid?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

What is a watershed?

• The area of land drained by a river

• The point where a river meets the sea

• The boundary between two drainage basins

• A large natural lake

What is the main process of erosion that occurs in the upper stages of a river?

• Abrasion

• Hydraulic action

• Vertical erosion

• Lateral erosion

What is an oxbow lake?

• A floodplain area

• A natural reservoir

• A lake formed from a meander

• A type of delta

Which type of delta is fan-shaped and has a convex margin?

• Bird’s foot delta

• Cuspate delta

• Floodplain delta

• Arcuate delta

What is the process called when water vapor is released from plants?

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

• Infiltration

• Condensation

What happens during the process of percolation?

• Water is absorbed by plants

• Water vapor condenses into liquid

• Water moves across land

• Water is filtered through soil

What is the term for the area of land that is covered in water when a river floods?

• Watershed

• Floodplain

• Reservoir

• Levee

What is the main characteristic of the lower course of a river?

• Steep valley sides

• High levels of friction

• Flat floodplains

• Narrow channel