NA Rivers Flashcards
What is the longest river in North America?
Missouri River
The _____ River is known as the ‘River of Doubt’ and was explored by Theodore Roosevelt.
Roosevelt River
What river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?
Rio Grande
Which river is the primary source of water for the city of Chicago?
Chicago River
Multiple Choice: Which of the following rivers is the largest by discharge? A) Mississippi B) Missouri C) Colorado D) Columbia
A) Mississippi
What river is known for its whitewater rapids and is a popular destination for rafting?
Colorado River
What is the primary river that runs through the Grand Canyon?
Colorado River
The _____ River is the longest river entirely within the United States.
Missouri River
Which river is the main waterway of New Orleans?
Mississippi River
Multiple Choice: Which river is known for its significant hydroelectric power generation? A) Rio Grande B) Columbia River C) Snake River D) Hudson River
B) Columbia River
What river flows through the capital city of Canada, Ottawa?
Ottawa River
The _____ River is famous for its role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Missouri River
What river is known for its delta where it meets the Gulf of Mexico?
Mississippi River
Multiple Choice: Which river is the main source of water for the states of Idaho and Washington? A) Snake River B) Ohio River C) Tennessee River D) Potomac River
A) Snake River
What river runs through the city of Portland, Oregon?
Willamette River
What river is known for the annual salmon run and runs through Alaska?
Yukon River
The _____ River is the largest river in Texas.
Rio Grande
Multiple Choice: Which river is the primary waterway of the state of New York? A) Delaware River B) Hudson River C) Mohawk River D) Genesee River
B) Hudson River
What river is known for the famous Niagara Falls?
Niagara River
What river is referred to as the ‘Father of Waters’?
Mississippi River
True or False: The Snake River flows entirely within the state of Idaho.
False: The Snake River flows through several states, including Wyoming and Washington.
Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Canada?
The St. Lawrence River.
What major city is located along the Red River?
Fargo, North Dakota.
Which US river is known for its dramatic canyons and white-water rapids?
Snake River.
What is the largest tributary of the Yukon River?
The Tanana River.
Fill in the blank: The Snake River is a major tributary of the _____ River.
Columbia
What year did the St. Lawrence Seaway officially open?
1959
Multiple choice: Which river has the largest drainage basin in Canada?
Yukon River
What is the name of the dam that creates the largest reservoir on the Snake River?
Hell’s Canyon Dam.
True or False: The Yukon River flows through the Arctic Circle.
True
Fill in the blank: The Red River flows northward into _____ Lake.
Winnipeg
