Rivers and Their Uses Quiz

What is a river?

• A small stream of water that you can jump over.

• A large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

• A man-made path filled with water for boats to travel.

• A large body of salt water.

Why are rivers important for animals?

• Rivers are where animals go to play games.

• Animals use rivers to build their homes.

• Rivers provide water for animals to drink.

• Animals use rivers to find their way home.

How do humans use rivers?

• To store food.

• As a place to live.

• For transportation and to get water for drinking and farming.

• To hide treasure.

What can be found in a river?

• Cars and trucks.

• Fish and plants.

• Dinosaurs.

• Sand and rocks only.

Why is it important to keep rivers clean?

• So the water can look pretty.

• To make sure animals have a safe place to live and people have clean water to use.

• Because dirty rivers smell bad.

• So boats can go faster.

What happens when a river gets too full of water?

• It disappears.

• It turns into a lake.

• It can flood the land around it.

• It stops moving.

Can rivers ever dry up?

• No, rivers always have water.

• Yes, if it doesn't rain enough or if too much water is taken out by people.

• Only if the sun gets too hot.

• Rivers turn into roads when they dry up.

What is the start of a river called?

• The end.

• The middle.

• The source.

• The mouth.

Where does a river usually end?

• In a forest.

• At a mountain.

• In a desert.

• In a sea or lake.

What is one way people can help protect rivers?

• By throwing trash in them.

• By using less water at home.

• By building more houses near them.

• By painting the water blue.