Practice Definition of Rivers and Streams - 5.3.1 | 5. The Realms of Water | ICSE Class 11 Geography
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define a river?

💡 Hint: Think about where rivers usually start.

Question 2

Easy

What is the smaller version of a river called?

💡 Hint: Consider a river's smaller branch.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a river's drainage basin?

  • To support aquatic life
  • To manage sediment
  • To collect water from precipitation and tributaries

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when it rains.

Question 2

True or False: Deltas are formed from erosion.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the processes of erosion and deposition.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Describe how a river's characteristics change from its source to its mouth. Include examples of how erosion and deposition contribute to these changes.

💡 Hint: Consider the terrain and the effects of speed on sediment transport.

Question 2

Examine the impacts of human activities on river ecosystems. Provide at least two examples of how these activities can alter the natural flow or health of a river.

💡 Hint: Look for both direct alterations and indirect consequences.

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