Topographical Features Worksheet

Which of the following is NOT a reason rivers are important today?

• For transporting goods

• For generating electricity

• For growing deserts

• For fun activities

What is the Mississippi River used for today?

• Only for fishing

• Only for swimming

• Shipping, recreation, and hydroelectric power

• Only for drinking water

Look at the map. Which river does the Ohio River flow into?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

Where does the Colorado River begin?

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Sierra Nevada Mountains

• The Andes Mountains

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How many miles does the Colorado River flow from its source?

• 500 miles

• 1,400 miles

• 2,000 miles

• 3,000 miles

If you were planning a trip to see where the Colorado River starts, which state would you you start in?

• Arizona

• Utah

• Colorado

• Nevada

Where does the Hudson River begin?

• In the mountains in northern New York

• In New Jersey

• In the Atlantic Ocean

• In Long Island

How long is the Hudson River?

• 200 miles

• 315 miles

• 500 miles

• 100 miles

Look at the image from the Newsela article. What type of body of water is shown in the picture?

• River

• Lake

• Ocean

• Pond

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Match the following

• St. Lawrence

• Forms a border betwen Canada and the US and connects the Great Lakes

• Rio Grande

• forms the natural border between mexico and the usa

• Colorado

• Carved the Grand Canyon

• Mississippi

• One of the busiest waterways in N. America. Connects Canada to the Gulf of Mexico

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