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1) What effect can a poor water supply have on a country? (5 marks) Answer
2) Depending on whether a country is more developed or less developed effects how they can manage their water supply. Give examples of a high technology and low technology way of managing water and why it is suitable for the country involved. (10 marks) Answer
3) Draw a picture of a river feature and explain how it formed. (10 marks) Answer
4) Explain how a river develops from its source to its mouth including the physical features found at each stage. (5 marks) Answer
5) The three main processes of a river are erosion, transportation and deposition. Explain what causes these main processes to occur. (10 marks) Answer
6) Give an example of how to stop a river flooding. You may include a diagram if you wish. (5 marks) Answer
7) Look at figure three (an aerial photograph of a delta) and explain how this physical feature was formed. (5 marks) Answer
8) Using an example you have studied, describe the effects a river flood has on a country. (10 marks) Answer
9) River floods may cause diseases. Describe a disease which may be spread by a river flooding. (5 marks) Answer