Water - practice questions

Here are 9 questions related to the Water section. Write down your answers and when you are finished click answer. Some of the questions may involve case studies; you are able to use your own case studies or ones from project GCSE.

• What effect can a poor water supply have on a country? (5 marks)
• Give examples of a high technology and low technology way of managing water and why it is suitable for the country involved. (10 marks)
• Draw a picture of a river feature and explain how it formed. (10 marks)
• Explain how a river develops from its source to its mouth including the physical features found at each stage. (5 marks)
• The three main processes of a river are erosion, transportation and deposition. Explain what causes these main processes to occur. (10 marks)
• Give an example of how to stop a river flooding. (5 marks)
• Explain how a delta is formed. (5 marks)
• Using an example you have studied, describe the effects a river flood has on a country. (10 marks)
• River floods may cause diseases. Describe a disease which may be spread by a river flooding. (5 marks)