9 ELD Intermediate Exam Practice

What makes the Rio Grande important?

• It's length

• Its navigability for ocean going ships

• Its location as the border of Texas and Mexico

• Its role in shipping goods

How does the length of the Rio Grande vary?

• It changes depending on the season

• ) It varies due to changes in its course

• It remains constant throughout the year

• It depends on the amount of rainfall in the region

. What is the Spanish translation of "Rio Grande"?

A) Big River

B) Mighty Stream

C) Gentle Flow

D) Furious Waterway

• A) Big River

• B) Mighty Stream

• C) Gentle Flow

• D) Furious Waterway

. What is the primary use of the Rio Grande today?

• A) Shipping goods

• B) Recreation and tourism

• C) Source of drinking water

• D) Agricultural irrigation

What is the name of the Rio Grande in Mexico?

• A) Rio Grande

• B) Rio Fury

• C) Rio Bravo

• Rio Mexic

Why has much of the water been drained from the Rio Grande?

• Due to excessive rainfall

• Overuse by humans

• Industrial pollution

• Natural Evaporation

. What is the significance of the Rio Grande as a symbol?

• A) It symbolizes division and conflict between nations

• B) It represents the dominance of one nation over another

• It signifies the cooperation and friendship between Texas and Mexico

• It is a reminder of the dangers of environmental degradation

How does the elevation of the Rio Grande change as it flows?

• It fluctuates depending on the season

• It gradually rises

• It gradually descends

• It remains constant

9. What does "Rio Bravo" mean in English?

A) Gentle River

B) Furious River

C) Mighty Stream

D) Big Water

• Big Water

• Furious River

• Gentle River

• Mighty Stream

. What are experts working to achieve regarding the Rio Grande?

• Convert it into a navigable waterway for ships

• Restore its past strength as a water source

• Increase its length

• Convert it into a navigable waterway for ships