10/12 Wed Geography of St. Louis Reading- V2

Which two rivers join together in St. Louis?

• Mississippi and Missouri

• Nile and Amazon

• Yangtze and Ganges

• Danube and Rhine

What type of land is St. Louis built on?

• High land with small hills and valleys

• Flat land with deep valleys

• Mountainous land with steep cliffs

• Marshy land with swamps

What resources did people used to dig for in St. Louis?

• Coal, clay, and metal

• Oil and gas

• Gold and diamonds

• Water and sand

What natural disaster is St. Louis at risk of?

• Earthquakes

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Floods

Which river in St. Louis is almost the only one visible above the ground?

• River des Peres

• Mississippi River

• Missouri River

• Meramec River

Which big park in St. Louis hosted a big fair and a sports event in 1904?

• Forest Park

• Tower Grove Park

• Carondelet Park

• Benton Park

Which river forms the border between St. Louis County and other places in Missouri?

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

• Meramec River

• River des Peres

What is the weather like in St. Louis during summer?

• Hot and humid

• Cold and snowy

• Mild and dry

• Rainy and stormy

What type of trees are common in St. Louis?

• Oak, maple, and hickory

• Palm, coconut, and banana

• Redwood, sequoia, and cedar

• Birch, pine, and spruce

Which animal is special to St. Louis and not native to America?

• Eurasian tree sparrow

• Bald eagle

• Coyote

• Deer