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