Australian Rivers Flashcards
What is the longest river in Australia?
The Murray River
True or False: The Darling River is a tributary of the Murray River.
True
Fill in the blank: The ____ River is known for its significant role in irrigation and agriculture in New South Wales.
Murray
Which river flows through the city of Brisbane?
The Brisbane River
What is the primary source of the Murray River?
The Australian Alps
Multiple Choice: Which of the following rivers is NOT in Australia? A) Murray B) Amazon C) Darling D) Fitzroy
B) Amazon
What river is known for its spectacular gorges and is located in Tasmania?
The Franklin River
True or False: The Goulburn River is a major tributary of the Murray River.
True
Which river is famous for the annual ‘Murray River Paddlesteamers’ race?
The Murray River
Fill in the blank: The ____ River is the longest river in Queensland.
Flinders
What is the main environmental concern for the rivers in Australia?
Water scarcity and pollution
Multiple Choice: Which river is primarily located in Western Australia? A) Ord River B) Murrumbidgee C) Hawkesbury D) Lachlan
A) Ord River
What river is known for its cultural significance to the Indigenous people of Australia?
The Murray River
True or False: The Hawkesbury River is located in New South Wales.
True
Which river is the largest in terms of drainage basin area in Australia?
The Murray-Darling Basin
