G3 Mid Unit Test Reveiw (Chapter 1: Lesson 1~4)

Why do people often settle near rivers?

• For mining resources

• For drinking water, food, and irrigation

• To avoid flooding

• For isolation from other communities

Which river is the longest in the world?

• Yangtze River

• Indus River

• Nile River

• Ganges River

Which river is considered holy by followers of the Hindu religion?

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River

• Ganges River

Which of the following could you see from a boat on the Nile River?

• sand dunes, mountains, skyscrapers, forests
• animals, trees, buildings

• fields, bridges, roads, houses
• riverbanks, water, other boats, Pyramids

Where is the source of the Murray River located?

• China (Ocean)

• Australia (Ocean)

• India (Mountain)

• Australia (Mountain)

What is the danger with navigation on the Ob River?

• Strong currents

• Sandbars

• Ice

• Tributaries

In which continent is the Yangtze River located?

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

• Australia

Which river provides water for irrigating crops in southeastern Australia?

• Yangtze River

• Murray River

• Mississippi River

• Ganges River

What is the purpose of a reservoir created by a dam?

• To store water for drinking and irrigation

• To control river flow

• To generate electricity

• To provide a habitat for fish

What is a tributary?

• A type of transportation system

• A structure that blocks the river's flow

• A small stream or river that flows into a larger river

• A type of reservoir