This topic analyzes the kinetic work of running water. It categorizes fluvial landforms into erosional features (gorges, plunge pools, river terraces) and depositional features (alluvial fans, natural levees, meanders, delta classifications).
The country which provides the best example of radial drainage is
Correct Answer:
(C) Sri Lanka
Ques: 2
At the mouth of which of the following rivers the 'bird's foot' type delta is formed ?
Correct Answer:
(D)
Mississippi
At the mouth of River Mississippi, 'bird’s foot' delta is formed.
Ques: 3
Formation of delta is affected by :
Correct Answer:
(D)
Deep sea
Conditions which are favorable for the formation of the Deltas are as follows :
The river must carry a large amount of sediments.
The slope and speed of the river must not be strong enough to remove the sediments deposited by the river.
The slope of the sea floor or lake at the river mouth must be gentle or flat.
The Large size and volume of the river.
Presence of shallow adjoining sea or continental shelf. Thus, A river delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river, where the river flows into an ocean, sea, estuary, lake, or reservoir. Deltas form with the deposition of sediments carried by a river. Over long periods, this deposition builds the characteristic geographic pattern of a river delta. Thus option (d) is the most probable answer.
Ques: 4
The greatest delta of the world is formed by –
Correct Answer:
(A) Ganga and Brahmaputra
The greatest delta in the world is the Ganges Delta. The Ganges Delta is a river delta in Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. It is known as Ganges–Brahmaputra Delta also. The Ganges Delta has the shape of a triangle and is considered to be an “arcuate” delta (arc-shaped). It covers more than 100,000 sq. km.
Ques: 5
Grand Canyon is –
Correct Answer:
(A) a gorge
The Grand Canyon is a gorge carved by the Colorado River in the State of Arizona, United States. The Grand Canyon is 446 km long, 4 to 24 km wide and attains a depth of over 1,600 meters.
Ques: 6
Chisapani Gorge is located in –
Correct Answer:
(B) Nepal
Chisapani Gorge is located in Nepal and formed by the Karnali river. Karnali river is the longest river of Nepal which is 507 km long. It forms various gorges because of its swift flow.
Ques: 7
Nobi and Kanto plains are located in which of the following countries?