WAEC Geography 2016 Question 25

Question 25

Rivers and River Landforms

Circular depressions formed in the bed of an upper course river is known as

  1. A.interlocking spurs.
  2. B.plunge pools.
  3. C.rapids.
  4. D.potholes.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (potholes.)

Explanation

Pebbles swirled by eddies drill round holes, potholes, in the river bed.