Rivers and Human Societies

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Which of the following is NOT a major river in the world?

  1. Nile

  2. Amazon

  3. Mississippi

  4. Mekong

  5. Volga


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The Volga River is located entirely within Russia and is the longest river in Europe, but it is not considered a major river on a global scale.

What is the name of the largest river basin in the world?

  1. Amazon River Basin

  2. Congo River Basin

  3. Nile River Basin

  4. Mississippi River Basin

  5. Yangtze River Basin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Amazon River Basin is the largest river basin in the world, covering an area of approximately 7 million square kilometers.

Which river is known as the "River of Life" in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Godavari

  5. Krishna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges River is considered the most sacred river in Hinduism and is often referred to as the "River of Life" due to its religious and cultural significance.

What is the name of the river that flows through the Grand Canyon in the United States?

  1. Colorado River

  2. Mississippi River

  3. Rio Grande

  4. Missouri River

  5. Columbia River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Colorado River is the river that flows through the Grand Canyon in the United States.

Which river is known as the "Yellow River" in China?

  1. Huang He

  2. Yangtze River

  3. Pearl River

  4. Amur River

  5. Mekong River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Huang He River, also known as the Yellow River, is the second longest river in China and is known for its high sediment load, which gives it a yellowish color.

What is the name of the river that forms the border between the United States and Mexico?

  1. Rio Grande

  2. Mississippi River

  3. Colorado River

  4. Missouri River

  5. Columbia River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rio Grande is the river that forms the border between the United States and Mexico.

Which river is known as the "River of Kings" in Thailand?

  1. Chao Phraya River

  2. Mekong River

  3. Salween River

  4. Irrawaddy River

  5. Yangtze River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chao Phraya River is known as the "River of Kings" in Thailand and is considered the most important river in the country.

What is the name of the river that flows through the city of Paris in France?

  1. Seine River

  2. Rhine River

  3. Danube River

  4. Loire River

  5. Garonne River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Seine River is the river that flows through the city of Paris in France.

Which river is known as the "Mother River" in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Godavari

  5. Krishna


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges River is considered the "Mother River" in India due to its religious and cultural significance.

What is the name of the river that flows through the city of London in England?

  1. Thames River

  2. Rhine River

  3. Danube River

  4. Loire River

  5. Garonne River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Thames River is the river that flows through the city of London in England.

Which river is known as the "River of Sorrows" in China?

  1. Yangtze River

  2. Yellow River

  3. Pearl River

  4. Amur River

  5. Mekong River


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Yellow River is known as the "River of Sorrows" in China due to its history of flooding and the loss of life it has caused.

What is the name of the river that flows through the city of Rome in Italy?

  1. Tiber River

  2. Rhine River

  3. Danube River

  4. Loire River

  5. Garonne River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tiber River is the river that flows through the city of Rome in Italy.

Which river is known as the "River of Gold" in Myanmar?

  1. Irrawaddy River

  2. Salween River

  3. Mekong River

  4. Yangtze River

  5. Pearl River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Irrawaddy River is known as the "River of Gold" in Myanmar due to the gold deposits found along its banks.

What is the name of the river that flows through the city of Cairo in Egypt?

  1. Nile River

  2. Congo River

  3. Niger River

  4. Zambezi River

  5. Orange River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nile River is the river that flows through the city of Cairo in Egypt.

Which river is known as the "River of Life" in Egypt?

  1. Nile River

  2. Congo River

  3. Niger River

  4. Zambezi River

  5. Orange River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nile River is known as the "River of Life" in Egypt due to its importance to the country's agriculture and economy.

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