LKS2 Rivers

What is the starting point of a river called?

• Mouth

• Source

• Delta

• Tributary

Which of the following is a habitat commonly found along rivers?

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Why are rivers important for people and wildlife?

• They are only used for fishing.

• They provide water, food, and transport.

• They are only used for swimming.

• They are only used for decoration.

What is the term for the place where a river meets the sea?

• Source

• Basin

• Mouth

• Channel

What are the 3 courses of a river called?

• Headwaters, confluence, mouth
• Source, tributary, delta
• Estuary, floodplain, basin
• Upper course, middle course, lower course

What is a meander in a river?

• A straight section of the river

• A sharp drop in the river

• A bend or curve in the river

• A small stream joining the river

Which of the following is a correct use of river vocabulary?

• The river's source is where it ends.

• The river's mouth is where it begins.

• The river's delta is where it splits into smaller streams.

• The river's tributary is its main channel.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the term for a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river?

• Tributary

• Estuary

• Basin

• Delta

What is the main reason rivers are important for agriculture?

• They provide a place for boats.

• They supply water for farms and crops.

• They are used for swimming.

• They create deserts.

What does this picture show?

• Meanders

• A river source

• The mouth of a river

• A waterfall