Rivers - Part 2

A ________________ is the starting point of the river.

• source

• triutaries

• mouth

• drainage basin

What is the longest river in the world?

• The Nile River

• The mouth

• The Indus River

The place where the river pours (THROWS UP) into the ocean or large lake is called the ___________.

• source

• tributaries

• mouth/estuary

• drainage basin

"I am a smaller river joining a larger river" What am I?

• Confluence
• Tributary 
• Drainage Basin
• Watershed

Which is NOT a source of rivers?

• natural spring

• melted ice and snow

• rain water

• volcano

Tick TWO helpful ways to protect your local river.

• Put rubbish in the correct bins.

• Throw trash into the rivers.

• Pull oil and grease into the sink.

• Turn off tap when you are not using.

A large flat area that is formed due to flooding and deposition of fine mud is called

• Delta

• Estuary

• Floodplain

• Tributary