Riverine Processes and Channel Evolution

Description: This quiz evaluates your understanding of riverine processes and channel evolution, focusing on the dynamics of river systems, sediment transport, and channel morphology.
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Which of the following is NOT a primary agent of riverine erosion?

  1. Hydraulic action

  2. Abrasion

  3. Attrition

  4. Chemical weathering


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chemical weathering is not a primary agent of riverine erosion, as it is a slow process that occurs over long time scales. Hydraulic action, abrasion, and attrition are the primary agents of riverine erosion, as they involve the physical breakdown of sediment by the force of flowing water and sediment particles.

The process by which sediment is transported downstream in a river is known as:

  1. Sediment transport

  2. Erosion

  3. Deposition

  4. Channel migration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sediment transport is the process by which sediment is moved downstream in a river. Erosion is the process by which sediment is detached from the riverbed or banks, deposition is the process by which sediment is deposited on the riverbed or banks, and channel migration is the process by which the river channel moves laterally over time.

Which of the following factors is NOT a major control on sediment transport in a river?

  1. Water discharge

  2. Sediment supply

  3. Channel slope

  4. Vegetation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vegetation is not a major control on sediment transport in a river, as it is a relatively minor factor compared to water discharge, sediment supply, and channel slope. Vegetation can influence sediment transport to some extent, but it is not a primary control.

The term 'alluvial' refers to:

  1. Sediment deposited by a river

  2. Sediment deposited by a glacier

  3. Sediment deposited by a wind

  4. Sediment deposited by a marine environment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alluvial refers to sediment deposited by a river. Glacial deposits are referred to as till, wind-blown deposits are referred to as loess, and marine deposits are referred to as marine sediments.

Which of the following is NOT a type of river channel pattern?

  1. Straight

  2. Meandering

  3. Braided

  4. Dendritic


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dendritic is a type of drainage pattern, not a type of river channel pattern. Straight, meandering, and braided are all types of river channel patterns.

The process by which a river channel migrates laterally over time is known as:

  1. Channel migration

  2. Avulsion

  3. Meandering

  4. Braiding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Channel migration is the process by which a river channel migrates laterally over time. Avulsion is the process by which a river abandons its current channel and creates a new one, meandering is a type of river channel pattern characterized by sinuous bends, and braiding is a type of river channel pattern characterized by multiple channels separated by sediment bars.

Which of the following is NOT a type of riverine landform?

  1. Floodplain

  2. Meander

  3. Oxbow lake

  4. Sand dune


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sand dune is not a type of riverine landform, as it is a landform associated with wind-blown sediment. Floodplains, meanders, and oxbow lakes are all types of riverine landforms.

The process by which a river abandons its current channel and creates a new one is known as:

  1. Avulsion

  2. Channel migration

  3. Meandering

  4. Braiding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Avulsion is the process by which a river abandons its current channel and creates a new one. Channel migration is the process by which a river channel migrates laterally over time, meandering is a type of river channel pattern characterized by sinuous bends, and braiding is a type of river channel pattern characterized by multiple channels separated by sediment bars.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences river channel evolution?

  1. Water discharge

  2. Sediment supply

  3. Channel slope

  4. Climate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Climate is not a direct factor that influences river channel evolution, as it primarily affects the hydrology and sediment supply of a river. Water discharge, sediment supply, and channel slope are all direct factors that influence river channel evolution.

The term 'thalweg' refers to:

  1. The deepest part of a river channel

  2. The highest point on a river bank

  3. The point where a river meets the ocean

  4. The point where two rivers meet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thalweg refers to the deepest part of a river channel.

Which of the following is NOT a type of sediment deposit found in a river channel?

  1. Point bar

  2. Riffle

  3. Pool

  4. Sand dune


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sand dune is not a type of sediment deposit found in a river channel, as it is a landform associated with wind-blown sediment. Point bar, riffle, and pool are all types of sediment deposits found in a river channel.

The process by which sediment is deposited on the riverbed or banks is known as:

  1. Deposition

  2. Erosion

  3. Sediment transport

  4. Channel migration


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Deposition is the process by which sediment is deposited on the riverbed or banks. Erosion is the process by which sediment is detached from the riverbed or banks, sediment transport is the process by which sediment is moved downstream in a river, and channel migration is the process by which the river channel moves laterally over time.

Which of the following is NOT a type of riverine ecosystem?

  1. Riparian forest

  2. Wetland

  3. Desert

  4. Grassland


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Desert is not a type of riverine ecosystem, as it is a terrestrial ecosystem characterized by a lack of water. Riparian forest, wetland, and grassland are all types of riverine ecosystems.

The term 'braided river' refers to:

  1. A river with a single, meandering channel

  2. A river with multiple channels separated by sediment bars

  3. A river with a straight channel

  4. A river with a wide floodplain


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Braided river refers to a river with multiple channels separated by sediment bars.

Which of the following is NOT a type of riverine landform created by erosion?

  1. Canyon

  2. Gorge

  3. Valley

  4. Sand dune


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sand dune is not a type of riverine landform created by erosion, as it is a landform associated with wind-blown sediment. Canyon, gorge, and valley are all types of riverine landforms created by erosion.

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