Unit 2 Rio Grande River

Multiple Choice

What role does the Rio Grande River play in the geography of the South and West regions of the U.S.?

• It provides a source of water

• It serves as a political boundary

• It creates deserts

• It is a recreational area

Multiple Choice

What is an estuary?

• A mountain range

• The mouth of a river where it meets the sea

• A type of fish

• A small stream

Multiple Choice

What is a meander in a river?

• A straight section of a river

• A bend or curve in a river

• A waterfall

• A river that flows underground

Multiple Choice

What is a river ecosystem?

• A place where only fish live

• A community of living and non-living things interacting in a river

• A type of boat used on rivers

• A river that flows into the sea

Multiple Choice

Why are rivers important for humans?

• They are only used for fishing

• They provide water, transport, and support biodiversity

• They are only used for swimming

• They are only used for washing clothes

Multiple Choice

What crops are commonly grown using irrigation systems that draw from the Rio Grande River?

• Wheat and barley

• Cotton and pecans

• Rice and corn

• Soybeans and oats

Multiple Choice

What role does the Rio Grande River play in the relationship between the United States and Mexico?

• It serves as a natural boundary

• It is a source of drinking water only

• It has no political significance

• It is only important for agriculture

Open Ended

What role does the Rio Grande River play in the lives of people living along its banks?

Multiple Choice

What are some of the challenges faced by the Rio Grande River?

• Overuse of water for agriculture

• Increased tourism

• Pollution from factories

• Climate change effects

Multiple Choice

Select a resource from the Colorado River and Rio Grande

• Freshwater

• Corn

• Livestock

• Salt water