Bill Nye Rivers and Streams

What is the primary source of water for rivers and streams?

• Rainfall

• Groundwater

• Lakes

• Oceans

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Which process is responsible for the formation of meanders in rivers?

• Erosion and deposition

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sublimation

What is the term for the area of land where all precipitation collects and drains off into a common outlet, like a river?

• Watershed

• Delta

• Floodplain

• Estuary

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Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a young river?

• Steep gradient

• Wide floodplain

• Meandering course

• Delta formation

What is the main difference between a river and a stream?

• Size

• Water temperature

• Water clarity

• Flow direction

Which of the following is a major factor affecting the velocity of a river?

• Gradient

• Water color

• Fish population

• Air temperature

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What is the term for the sediment deposited at the mouth of a river?

• Delta

• Alluvium

• Loess

• Moraine

Which type of river is most likely to form oxbow lakes?

• Meandering river

• Braided river

• Straight river

• Youthful river

What is the primary cause of river flooding?

• Excessive rainfall

• High winds

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

Which of the following is a method used to prevent riverbank erosion?

• Planting vegetation

• Removing rocks

• Increasing water flow

• Building dams