Rivers Quiz

Where does a river begin?

• At the source – high in the mountains or hills.

• At the mouth – where the river flows into a sea or lake.

• In the middle of a city.

• In a forest.

What is a tributary?

• A small river that flows into a larger river.

• The end of a river.

• A type of fish.

• A mountain.

Why are rivers important for people?

• They provide water for people, animals, and plants.

• They are good for fishing.

• They are used for transportation.

• They are beautiful to look at.

What is the mouth of a river?

• A deep part of the river.

• A type of riverbank.

• The starting point of the river.

• The place where the river meets a larger body of water.

How do rivers contribute to the ecosystem?

• They provide habitats for various species.

• They are only used for recreation.

• They have no impact on the environment.

• They only serve as a water source for humans.

What is the significance of riverbanks?

• They have no importance.

• They are just for decoration.

• They help prevent flooding and erosion.

• They are where fish live exclusively.

What is the process of a river flowing into a larger body of water called?

• Tributary.

• Source.

• Confluence.

• Estuary.

How do rivers shape the landscape?

• By creating valleys and canyons.

• By erasing all vegetation.

• By causing earthquakes.

• By forming mountains.

What role do rivers play in the water cycle?

• They are a source of evaporation.

• They only store water.

• They prevent rainfall.

• They have no role.

What is the term for the area of land where a river drains into a larger body of water?

• Estuary.

• Delta.

• Watershed.

• Floodplain.