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2. The term "traction" refers to the way in which materials in the river's load are bounced along the riverbed.

  • false
  • true

3. When alluvium (silt) builds up on the banks of a river, what are formed?

  • floodplains
  • delta
  • levees
  • waterflls

4. Which section of a river usually has the steepest gradient?

  • upper couse
  • lower couse
  • middle course
  • none of the above

5. As a river begins to lose energy, material carried in suspension is deposited first and the rest of the load is carried farther.

  • false
  • true

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