World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids: Rivers - Australia
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which is the world's longest river?
- A.
Nile River
- B.
Amazon River
- C.
Yangtze River
Correct Answer
A. Nile RiverExplanation
The world's longest river is the Nile River in Africa, which flows for 6,695 kilometres.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which is the longest river in the United States of America?
- A.
Colorado River
- B.
Mississippi River
- C.
Missouri River
Correct Answer
C. Missouri RiverExplanation
Missouri River is the longest river in the United States. It flows 4,090 kilometres from its source in the Rocky Mountains to its mouth on the Mississippi River.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In which country is the Yangtze River located?
- A.
Malaysia
- B.
China
- C.
Vietnam
Correct Answer
B. ChinaExplanation
The Yangtze River is China’s longest and most important river and is the world's third longest river. Only the Nile and Amazon rivers are longer.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The Amazon River flows into which ocean?
- A.
Atlantic Ocean
- B.
Pacific Ocean
- C.
Indian Ocean
Correct Answer
A. Atlantic OceanExplanation
The course of the Amazon begins high in the Andes of Peru and flows into the Atlantic Ocean.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which river is considered sacred by members of the Hindu faith?
- A.
Nile River
- B.
Ganges River
- C.
Indus River
Correct Answer
B. Ganges RiverExplanation
Hindus consider the Ganges River the most sacred river in India. Each year, thousands of Hindus visit holy cities along its banks. They bathe in the river and take home some of the water.Rate this question:
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- 6.
On which river is the Tower of London located?
- A.
River Avon
- B.
River Severn
- C.
River Thames
Correct Answer
C. River ThamesExplanation
It lies on the north bank of the River Thames in London. The River Thames is the most famous and most important river in England.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which is the longest flowing river in Australia?
- A.
Murray River
- B.
Yarra River
- C.
Murrumbidgee River
Correct Answer
A. Murray RiverExplanation
The Murray River is 2,589 kilometre long. It is an important source of water for irrigation and industry.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which river flows through the heart of Paris?
- A.
River Seine
- B.
Tiber River
- C.
Rhine River
Correct Answer
A. River SeineExplanation
The River Seine flows through the heart of Paris, where more than 30 bridges span it.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which river's current, combined with other types of erosion, created the Grand Canyon?
- A.
Niagara River
- B.
Colorado River
- C.
Rio Grande River
Correct Answer
B. Colorado RiverExplanation
The Colorado River flows through the canyon. The river formed the canyon over millions of years by cutting through layers of limestone, sandstone, shale, and other rocks.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which Australian river was made famous by poet Banjo Paterson?
- A.
Snowy River
- B.
Matilda River
- C.
Clancy Overflow
Correct Answer
A. Snowy RiverExplanation
The Snowy River became famous when the Australian poet Banjo Paterson wrote his poem "The Man from Snowy River" in 1895.Rate this question:
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