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1What is meant by transpiration?
- AWhen plants give of water.
- BA smaller river that joins the main river.
- CWhen water falls from the sky.
2What is meant by the water table?
- AThe amount of water in a river at a given time.
- BThe surface level of underground water.
- CWhen water flows through soil.
3How are ox-bow lakes born?
- AWhen a wide meander from the main stem of a river is cut off.
- BWhen water changes from gas (vapour) to liquid in cooling.
- CWhen rainfall is significantly below average.
4Interception is...
- Athe interruption of transfer, usually by rainfall on plants.
- Bthe gradual penetration of water into the land surface.
- Cthe point at where two rivers meet.
5Throughflow is...
- Athe movement of water through the soil, usually laterally
- Bthe movement of water below the surface.
- Cthe movement of water over the land surface.
6What is lag time?
- AThe length of time between the peak of rainfall and peak of discharge.
- BA graph showing the rate or water discharge in a river/stream
- CThe time it takes for water to flow from the source to the mouth of the river.
7What is cumecs short for?
- ACubic metres per second
- BCubic miles per minute
- CCubic metres per minute
8Where does deposition occur?
- ALower section of river
- BMiddle section of river
- CUpper section of river
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