World Rivers Chapters 5, 6, 7

Front

Why is a river pilot's job important?

Back

to guide boats safely

Front

Stories have been written about the Mississippi River’s charm and danger.

Back

True

Front

Why is the Ob River considered dangerous to navigate?

Back

ice

Front

Can piranhas be found in the Amazon River?

Back

True

Front

The Amazon River carries the least amount of water of any river in the world.

Back

False

Front

Rainforests can be found along which river?

Back

Amazon River

Front

During the summer the Mackenzie River is a great place for migrating birds.

Back

True

Front

If traveling on the Congo River, you have to be careful of the dangerous _____.

Back

rapids

Front

The search for gold in the Klondike was affected because of which river?

Back

Yukon

Front

The Niger River is located on what continent?

Back

Africa