Volga River Quiz

What country is the Volga River located in?

• Russia

• Germany

• China

• Brazil

The Volga River is the longest river on which continent?

• North America

• Europe

• Africa

• Antarctica

Which of the following best completes the sentence: "Over 120 species of fish..."?

• ...live in the Volga River.

• ...are endangered in the Volga River.

• ...have been introduced to the Volga River.

• ...are exported from the Volga River.

What is the primary cause of pollution in rivers according to the lesson?

• People catching fish in a river

• People taking water from rivers to drink

• Factories dumping waste in a river

• Boats traveling on rivers

Why are rivers important to people?

• They provide water for drinking and agriculture.

• They are great places for hiking.

• They produce electricity for homes.

• They are used for deep-sea fishing.

What is used to make electricity from rivers?

• Dams

• Fish

• Floods and sediment

• Water wheels

Rivers make bad soil for farming when they flood. Is this statement true or false?

• True

• False

Is it safe to drink water straight out of a river without cleaning it first?

• True

• False

What do ships primarily transport up and down rivers?

• Tourists who are traveling to see sights along the river

• Things like timber that are carried by ships from port to port

• Sediment that is deposited on fields to make them good for farming

• Fish caught in the river

Which of the following best describes pollution caused by river usage?

• Something that harms the environment

• When the land is worn away by rivers

• Sediment that is dissolved in the river

• Clean water enhancing wildlife