World Rivers Flashcard

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Which three rivers are located in Africa?

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The Nile, Congo, and Niger

Front

What famous buildings can you see from the Nile River?

Back

The Great Pyramids

Front

What are two major rivers in Asia?

Back

The Yellow and Ob

Front

Why does the Yellow River look "yellow"?

Back

It has yellow silt in it

Front

What is a tributary?

Back

A small stream or river that flows into a larger one.

Front

Why is the Ganges River important to Hindu people?

Back

They use it to pay respect to their ancestors and believe it can forgive wrong things they've done.

Front

What major river runs through Australia?

Back

The Murray

Front

What famous author wrote stories that took place on the Mississippi River?

Back

Mark Twain

Front

What North American river was used during the gold rush of 1879?

Back

The Yukon

Front

What makes the Congo River difficult to navigate through?

Back

There are rapids and islands on the Congo River