Understanding Potholes and Their Formation

What are potholes commonly known as?

• Water wells

• Ocean trenches

• River basins

• Stream kettles

Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of potholes?

• Erosion

• Tectonic activity

• Sedimentation

• Volcanism

How does sediment contribute to the formation of potholes?

• By cooling the rock

• By dissolving the rock

• By compacting the rock

• By causing abrasion

What happens to the water flow as potholes form?

• It becomes more uniform

• It flows in a straight line

• It swirls around

• It stops completely

Where can you find large potholes formed by glacial meltwaters?

• Southern England

• Switzerland

• Eastern Australia

• Northern Canada