WAEC Geography 2022 Objective — Question 20

Question 20 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Geography 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

In its old stage, a river would: I. be interrupted by waterfalls and rapids II. flow sluggishly and develop pronounced meanders III. flow fast and have truncated spurs IV. develop levees and have a flood plain

A. II and IV onlyCorrect
B. II and III only
C. I and II only
D. I and III only

Explanation

In its old (lower course) stage, a river flows slowly through a broad, flat floodplain, developing pronounced meanders (II) due to the slow speed and high deposition, and depositing along its banks to form levees and a flood plain (IV).

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