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Theme 2: The Natural Environment — Rivers
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Fig. 5.2 shows a cross-section of a river valley. [Diagram shows: V-shaped valley with steep sides, interlocking spurs, narrow channel with large boulders] In which course of the river was this cross-section most likely taken?

  1. Upper course
  2. Middle course
  3. Lower course
  4. At the river mouth
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✓ Answer: A — Upper course
Award 1 mark for identifying the upper course based on the characteristic features shown. V-shaped valleys, interlocking spurs, narrow channels, and large boulders are all features of the upper course where vertical erosion dominates and the river has high gradient but low discharge. B, C, and D are incorrect — middle and lower courses have wider, flatter valleys and finer sediment.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What is the term used to describe the area of land drained by a river and its tributaries?

  1. River channel
  2. Watershed
  3. Drainage basin
  4. Floodplain
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✓ Answer: C — Drainage basin
Award 1 mark for identifying drainage basin as the area of land drained by a river and its tributaries. B is incorrect — watershed refers to the boundary (ridge of high land) between drainage basins, not the area itself. D is incorrect — a floodplain is the flat area adjacent to a river that floods periodically. A is incorrect — the river channel is only the course where water flows, not the entire drainage area.
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