Quiz 1

1) Where is the source of a river?

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2) Name the three courses of a river.

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3) Name a waterfall in South America.

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4) Name the river which flows through London.

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5) Give one advantage of building a dam.

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6) Name two things people can do at a reservoir.

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7) What is a meander?

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8) Write two observations about a river in its upper course.

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9) Write one reason why rivers flood.

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10) Where does the water go to be cleaned before it is supplied to people's homes?

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11) What is a delta?

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12) Name one river which has a delta:

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13) What is the name of a feature which is found at a river's mouth and is a combination of salty and fresh water?

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14) Name any river in Europe.

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15) Describe how a waterfall is formed.

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