WAEC Geography 2012 Question 23

Question 23

Rivers and River Landforms

Which of the following pairs are associated with the upper course of a river? I. Deltas II. Gorges III. Meanders IV. Rapids

  1. A.I and II
  2. B.I and III
  3. C.II and III
  4. D.II and IV
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (II and IV)

Explanation

Fast downward erosion in the upper course forms gorges and rapids; deltas and meanders belong to the lower and middle courses.