Y4 Rivers

What is a river?

• A large body of saltwater

• A flowing body of freshwater

• A small pond

• A type of mountain

Which river is located in Liverpool?

• River Thames

• River Mersey

• River Nile

• River Amazon

Why are rivers important to humans and animals?

• They provide a place to build houses

• They are a source of water and food

• They are used for flying

• They are a source of firewood

Which of the following is NOT a river?

• Amazon

• Thames

• Mississippi

• Sahara

Where does the water in the upper course of a river come from?

• Lakes

• Oceans

• Highland areas

• Deserts

What is the lower course of a river characterized by?

• Fast flowing water

• Slow flowing water

• Waterfalls

• Rapids

What is the main difference between rivers and oceans?

• Rivers are salt water, oceans are fresh water.

• Rivers are smaller than oceans.

• Rivers are fresh water, oceans are salt water.

• Rivers cover 70% of the earth, oceans do not.

What type of water do seas contain?

• Fresh water

• Salt water

• Both fresh and salt water

• Partially enclosed water

What is the River Mersey used for?

• Fishing, swimming, cleaning, playing

• Tidal power, dams, power generation

• Water sports, leisure, industrial use

• All of the above

What percentage of the earth's surface is covered by oceans?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%