Rivers and Water Cycle Flashcard

Front

What is the main source of water for most rivers?

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Rainwater and melting snow

Front

Which of these is NOT a common use of rivers by humans? Transportation, Fishing, Mining for gold, Drinking water

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Mining for gold

Front

What is the name of the place where a river begins?

Back

Source

Front

Which river is known as the world's longest?

Back

Nile

Front

What causes a river to form meanders (curves)?

Back

Erosion of outer banks

Front

In the water cycle, what is the term for water falling from the sky?

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Precipitation

Front

Which river flows through the Amazon Rainforest?

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Amazon River

Front

What is a floodplain?

Back

The flat land next to a river that can flood

Front

Which of these is NOT a main cause of river pollution? Sewage, Oil spills, Falling leaves, Industrial waste

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Falling leaves

Front

Why are many cities built near rivers?

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For easy access to water and transportation