WAEC Geography 2003 Question 22

Question 22

Rivers and River Landforms

One of the features found in the upper course of a river is

  1. A.gorge
  2. B.u-shaped valley
  3. C.meander
  4. D.levée
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Answer: A (gorge)

Explanation

Rapid vertical erosion in the upper course cuts deep, narrow gorges; meanders and levées belong to the lower course.