What process takes place during the youthful stage of a river ? (1) Valley widening (2) River rejuvenating (3) Valley deepening (4) Meandering

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Valley deepening

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Description : What process takes place during the youthful stage of a river? (1) Valley widening (2) River rejuvenating (3) Valley deepening (4) Meandering

Last Answer : (3) Valley deepening Explanation: The youthful stage of the river is when water flow is the quickest. Because of steep slope and steep channel gradient in this stage, rivers actively deepen ... slopes of convex plan. Waterfalls, Vshaped valleys and interlocking spurs are features of this stage.

Description : Widening of a river valley takes place due to (1) Corrosion (2) Lateral erosion (3) Corrasion (4) Hydraulic action

Last Answer : Lateral erosion

Description : Which of the following is a typical feature of river erosion in youthful stage ? (1) Ox-bow lake (2) Gorge (3) Valley in valley (4) Cut-bank

Last Answer : Gorge

Description : Widening of a river valley takes place due to – (1) Corrosion (2) Lateral erosion (3) Corrasion (4) Hydraulic action

Last Answer : (2) Lateral erosion Explanation: Lateral or sideways erosion widens the river valley; while, Vertical or downward erosion deepens the river valley. Due to continued lateral erosion, the river ... slopes are also eroded by weathering and mass wasting and by the development of tributary valleys.

Description : Which of the following is a typical feature of river erosion in youthful stage? (1) Ox-bow lake (2) Gorge (3) Valley in valley (4) Cut-bank

Last Answer : (2) Gorge Explanation: Youthful rivers or streams are typically found in the highland or mountainous areas. They are characterized by steep slopes, a relatively small volume of water and rapid ... small lakes, waterfalls, rapids, V-shaped valleys, gorges and interlocking spurs are frequently found.

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Last Answer : Ans: (b)

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Last Answer : meanders

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Last Answer : Rift Valley

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Last Answer : between two faults

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C

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Last Answer : Levee

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Last Answer : a) Speeding the passage of floodwaters

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Last Answer : Answer: Option C

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Last Answer : the kinetic energy of the falling water is converted into heat.

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