Geomorphology Full Quiz

What is the high ground that separates one drainage basin from another called?

The point where two tributaries or streams join is known as a:

A river that flows throughout the year, even in the dry season, is called a:

Most of South Africa's rivers, which only maintain continuous flow during the rainy season, are classified as:

A river that only flows after rain and has no base flow to ensure continuity is known as an:

The Gariep (Orange) River is an example of which type of stream because its source is in a high rainfall area but its lower course flows through an arid region?

Which drainage pattern looks like the branches of a tree and typically forms on flat, evenly resistant bedrock?

A drainage pattern that develops in areas of folded sedimentary rocks, with parallel main streams and tributaries joining at 90° angles, is called:

Which drainage pattern develops when streams flow off a high central point, like a dome or volcano?

A rectangular drainage pattern typically develops on which type of rock?