SA Rivers Flashcards
What is the longest river in South America?
The Amazon River
True or False: The Paraná River flows through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ River is known for its significant biodiversity and is often called the ‘lungs of the Earth.’
Amazon
Which river is the primary tributary of the Amazon River?
The Madeira River
Multiple Choice: Which of the following rivers is NOT a tributary of the Amazon? A) Tapajós B) Orinoco C) Xingu
B) Orinoco
What is the primary source of the Paraná River?
The Paraná River originates in Brazil.
True or False: The Orinoco River flows primarily through Colombia and Venezuela.
True
What large waterfall is located on the border of Brazil and Paraguay along the Paraná River?
Iguazu Falls
Fill in the blank: The __________ River is known for forming the border between Argentina and Paraguay.
Paraná
Multiple Choice: Which river is the second longest river in South America? A) Amazon B) Paraná C) Orinoco
B) Paraná
What river is known for its ‘meeting of the waters’ where the dark waters of the Rio Negro meet the sandy-colored waters of the Amazon?
Rio Negro
True or False: The Paraguay River flows entirely within Argentina.
False
What river forms part of the boundary between Brazil and Bolivia?
The Mamoré River
Fill in the blank: The __________ River is famous for its unique color and is a major tributary of the Amazon.
Rio Negro
Multiple Choice: Which river is known for its extensive delta? A) Paraná B) Orinoco C) Paraguay
B) Orinoco
What is the primary economic significance of the Paraná River?
It is a major transportation route for goods.
True or False: The Amazon River has the largest drainage basin in the world.
True
What river is considered the ‘lifeblood’ of the Pantanal wetlands?
The Paraguay River
Fill in the blank: The __________ River is known for having the largest volume of water in the world.
Amazon
Multiple Choice: The Rio de la Plata is formed by the confluence of which two rivers? A) Paraná and Paraguay B) Amazon and Orinoco C) Uruguay and Paraguay
A) Paraná and Uruguay
