The Colorado River quiz

Where is the Colorado river located?

• Egypt

• Canada

• Shanghai

• America

What major cities are near the river?

• United States Northern Mexico

• Shangai China

• Brazil

• Africa

How long is the River?

• 1,450 Miles

• 2,345 Miles

• 12,032 Miles

• 500 Miles

What are some key (natural and manmade) features of the river?

• There are 4 water falls

• There are 6 dams

• The Grand Canyon was formed around the Colorado River.

• All of the above

How is the River used by people?

• It is used for irragation

• it is used to generate hydroelectricity

• Both true

• Both false

How does the river makes peoples lives easier?

• They can use light and cooking or typically anything using electricity

• They can use the water to drink and to wash clothes

• They can use it to fly airplanes

• they can use the river to jet-ski

How was the river polluted?

• It was never polluted

• people drained too much water out of the river

• Waste and garbage was thrown into the river

The Colorado river is number one most endangered river in America

• True

• False

Which fact is true?

• people banned people from going near the Colorado river

• The river is one of the largest rivers in America

• None of the above

Where would you find the Colorado River?

• Near the Mississippi river

• Near the grand canyon

• Near the Nile river

• Near the Tiber river