Earth’s External Processes - SS1 Geography Past Questions and Answers - page 1
1
What primarily characterizes the upper course of a river?
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A
Meanders
B
Steep gradient
C
Wide channel
D
Warm water
2
In the upper course of a river, what type of erosion is most prominent?
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A
Lateral erosion
B
Transverse erosion
C
Vertical erosion
D
Deposition
3
What feature is commonly formed in the middle course of a river due to lateral erosion?
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A
V-shaped valleys
B
Waterfalls
C
Meanders
D
Gorges
4
What is the primary characteristic of the middle course of a river?
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A
High elevation
B
Rapid flow
C
Wider channel
D
Cold water
5
What type of sediment is primarily transported in the upper course of a river?
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A
Sand and silt
B
Gravel and boulders
C
Fine clay particles
D
Cold water
6
Which stage of a river's development is known for the formation of oxbow lakes?
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A
Upper course
B
Middle course
C
Lower course
7
What is the primary process in the lower course of a river?
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A
Lateral erosion
B
Vertical erosion
C
Deposition
8
In the lower course, what feature is often formed due to deposition?
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A
Meanders
B
Oxbow lakes
C
V-shaped valleys
9
Which course of a river is characterized by the development of floodplains?
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A
Upper course
B
Middle course
C
Lower course
10
What is a common feature produced in the upper course of a river due to steep terrain?
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A
Meanders
B
Gorges
C
Oxbow lakes
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