Banks

What is a wall along the banks of a river or other body of water that serves to keep water behind it?

• flood

• floodway

• levee

• reserboir

What is the primary role of a river bank in an ecosystem?

• To provide a habitat for aquatic plants and animals

• To prevent water from flowing

• To increase the speed of water flow

• To filter pollutants from the water

Which of the following processes is most affected by the presence of river banks?

• Evaporation

• Sedimentation

• Photosynthesis

• Condensation

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How do river banks contribute to the prevention of soil erosion?

• By absorbing excess water

• By providing a barrier to wind

• By stabilizing the soil with plant roots

• By reflecting sunlight

What type of vegetation is commonly found on river banks that helps in nitrogen fixation?

• Grasses

• Leguminous plants

• Ferns

• Mosses

Which scientific principle explains the formation of meanders in river banks?

• Newton's First Law

• Bernoulli's Principle

• Coriolis Effect

• Erosion and deposition

What is the impact of deforestation on river banks?

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduced soil erosion

• Increased sedimentation

• Improved water quality

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Which of the following is a common method to prevent river bank erosion?

• Building dams

• Planting trees

• Draining wetlands

• Constructing levees

How do river banks affect the biodiversity of an area?

• They decrease the number of species

• They provide diverse habitats

• They limit the growth of plants

• They increase water temperature

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What role do river banks play in the water cycle?

• They are the main source of precipitation

• They store groundwater

• They facilitate infiltration and runoff

• They block transpiration

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