Mapping Major River Systems: in the world

Question

1. Amazon River

• Location: South America
• Countries: Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia
• Length: Approximately 7,000 km (2nd longest in the world)
• Key Features:
  • Largest river by discharge of water.
  • Flows through the Amazon Rainforest, the largest tropical rainforest in the world.
  • Significant for biodiversity and climate regulation.

2. Nile River

• Location: Africa
• Countries: Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo
• Length: Approximately 6,650 km (Longest river in the world)
• Key Features:
  • Main source of freshwater for Egypt and Sudan.
  • The river has two major tributaries: the White Nile and the Blue Nile.
  • Played a crucial role in the development of Ancient Egyptian civilization.

3. Yangtze River

• Location: Asia (China)
• Length: Approximately 6,300 km
• Key Features:
  • Longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world.
  • Major source of water, transportation, and hydroelectric power for China.
  • The Three Gorges Dam, the largest hydroelectric dam in the world, is located on this river.

4. Mississippi River

• Location: North America
• Countries: USA
• Length: Approximately 6,275 km (when combined with the Missouri River)
• Key Features:
  • One of the largest river systems in North America.
  • Important for transportation and trade.
  • Flows through several U.S. states and empties into the Gulf of Mexico.

5. Congo River

• Location: Africa
• Countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Angola, Zambia
• Length: Approximately 4,700 km
• Key Features:
  • Second-largest river in Africa by discharge.
  • The river flows through the Congo Rainforest, the second-largest rainforest in the world.
  • It is a major transportation route in Central Africa.

6. Danube River

• Location: Europe
• Countries: Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, Ukraine
• Length: Approximately 2,850 km
• Key Features:
  • Europe's second-longest river.
  • Flows through 10 countries, making it one of the most international rivers.
  • Important for trade, transport, and tourism.

7. Mekong River

• Location: Southeast Asia
• Countries: China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam
• Length: Approximately 4,350 km
• Key Features:
  • Vital for agriculture, fisheries, and livelihoods in Southeast Asia.
  • The river flows into the South China Sea.
  • It faces threats from dam construction and environmental changes.

8. Ganges River

• Location: Asia (India and Bangladesh)
• Length: Approximately 2,525 km
• Key Features:
  • Considered sacred in Hinduism.
  • Major river in India, providing water for agriculture and industries.
  • Faces severe pollution issues due to industrial and human waste.

9. Volga River

• Location: Europe (Russia)
• Length: Approximately 3,530 km
• Key Features:
  • Longest river in Europe.
  • Important for transportation, irrigation, and hydroelectric power in Russia.
  • The river drains into the Caspian Sea.

10. Murray-Darling River System

• Location: Australia
• Length: Approximately 3,750 km
• Key Features:
  • The longest river system in Australia.
  • Significant for agriculture and water supply in southeastern Australia.
  • Faces environmental challenges like droughts and water management issues.

Answer 1

Match the following rivers with their respective locations:

River	Location
1. Mississippi	a) South America
2. Volga	b) North America
3. Danube	c) Europe
4. Mekong	d) Russia
5. Amazon	e) Southeast Asia

Options:
a) 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-e, 5-a
b) 1-a, 2-b, 3-d, 4-c, 5-e
c) 1-c, 2-a, 3-e, 4-b, 5-d
d) 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b, 5-e

Answer: a) 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-e, 5-a

Explanation:

• Mississippi: Located in North America (b)
• Volga: Located in Russia (d)
• Danube: Located in Europe (c)
• Mekong: Located in Southeast Asia (e)
• Amazon: Located in South America (a)

Match the following rivers with their key features:

River	Key Feature
1. Amazon	a) Sacred in Hinduism, major river in India
2. Nile	b) Flows through the second-largest rainforest
3. Yangtze	c) Longest river in Asia
4. Ganges	d) Largest river by discharge
5. Congo	e) Longest river in the world

Options:
a) 1-d, 2-e, 3-c, 4-a, 5-b
b) 1-e, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b, 5-c
c) 1-b, 2-a, 3-e, 4-d, 5-c
d) 1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-e, 5-a

Answer: a) 1-d, 2-e, 3-c, 4-a, 5-b

Explanation:

• Amazon: Largest river by discharge (d)
• Nile: Longest river in the world (e)
• Yangtze: Longest river in Asia (c)
• Ganges: Sacred in Hinduism, major river in India (a)
• Congo: Flows through the second-largest rainforest (b)