Rivers & flooding
AQA GCSE Geography revision on Rivers & flooding. Aligned to the AQA GCSE Geography 8035 specification. This bank has 10 practice questions on this topic.
Sample questions (3 of 10)
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Question 1
Which process involves the wearing away of the river bed and banks by the load hitting them?
- A) Abrasion
- B) Attrition
- C) Hydraulic action
- D) Solution
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Answer: Abrasion
Abrasion occurs when rocks and stones carried by the river grind against the bed and banks like sandpaper. This process is highly effective at deepening and widening the river channel over time.
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Question 2
What is the name of the feature formed when a meander neck is breached during a flood?
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Answer: Oxbow lake
When a meander neck becomes very narrow, the river may cut through it during a flood, creating a new, straighter channel. The old meander loop is eventually sealed off by deposition, leaving a crescent-shaped lake.
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Question 3
Which of these is a human factor that increases flood risk?
- A) Deforestation
- B) Heavy rainfall
- C) Steep slopes
- D) Impermeable rock
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Answer: Deforestation
Trees and vegetation intercept rainfall and encourage infiltration into the soil. When forests are cleared, water reaches the river channel much faster, increasing the peak discharge and the risk of flooding.
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