Question : As the river approaches the sea, the speed of the flowing water decreases and the river begins to break up into several streams called ____.
Option 1: plateau
Option 2: isthmus
Option 3: peninsula
Option 4: distributaries
Latest: SSC CGL 2024 final Result Out | SSC CGL preparation tips to crack the exam
Don't Miss: SSC CGL Tier 1 Scorecard 2024 Released | SSC CGL complete guide
Suggested: Month-wise Current Affairs | Upcoming Government Exams
Correct Answer: distributaries
Solution : The correct answer is distributaries.
The channels through which a river distributes its water are known as distributaries. In a mature deltaic lobe, many distributaries are formed, through which many small rivulets are formed in a large delta.
Candidates can download this ebook to know all about SSC CGL.
Admit Card | Eligibility | Application | Selection Process | Preparation Tips | Result | Answer Key
Question : When the river approaches the sea, it breaks up into several distributaries, and each distributary forms its mouth. The collection of sediments from all the mouths forms ______.
Option 1: meanders
Option 2: floodplains
Option 3: delta
Option 4: levees
Question : Iron rusts quickly in
Option 1: Rain water
Option 2: Sea water
Option 3: Distilled water
Option 4: River water
Question : Which river originates from the Amarkantak plateau?
Option 1: Narmada river
Option 2: Son river
Option 3: Betwa river
Option 4: Godavari river
Question : A narrow strip of land that connects two larger land masses is called
Option 1: Strait
Option 2: Peninsula
Option 3: Cape
Option 4: Isthmus
Question : The narrow stretch of water connecting two Seas is called
Option 1: Bay
Option 3: Isthumus
Option 4: Strait
Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile