Rivers and Hydrographic Basins

Rivers and Hydrographic Basins

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video tutorial provides an in-depth exploration of major watersheds around the world, including their geographical significance, economic impact, and challenges. It covers watersheds in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, highlighting key rivers like the Nile, Congo, Rhine, Po, Jordan, Tigris, Yellow River, Yangtze, and Mississippi. The tutorial also discusses the role of watersheds in industrialization, agriculture, and geopolitics, as well as the challenges posed by infrastructure and environmental issues.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a hydrographic basin?

A region where all water flows to a single river

A type of mountain range

A desert area

A large lake

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What separates one hydrographic basin from another?

Rivers

Oceans

Lakes

Water dividers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which river is the second longest in the world?

Mississippi

Congo

Nile

Amazon

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant problem caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam on the Nile?

Decreased water availability downstream

Increased pollution

Increased flooding

Loss of fish species

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which river is known for its significant hydroelectric potential but is underutilized due to structural issues?

Ganges

Congo

Yangtze

Amazon

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which river basin was crucial for the Industrial Revolution in Europe?

Rhine-Ruhr

Rhone

Po

Volga

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary use of the Yellow River in China?

Fishing

Agriculture

Navigation

Hydroelectric power

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