Geography Rivers – Flashcards

It has a namesake Canadian territory and it was the site of a gold rush between 1897 and 1898. (Ziad) Canada's second longest river A famous river in Alaska. The river that flows from Alaska into Yukon Territory(Canada) alaska.

A major river in South America that flows through Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil. 4000 mile long river that flows eastward across northern Brazil 2nd largest river in the world. Brazil. Has piranhas in it piranhas are dangerous fish they could eat a human in 3 minutes!

This river is 16 miles southwest of Biysk in Altai Krai at the confluence of the Biya and Katun rivers. (Elizabeth) Its gulf is the longest in the world and it is one of the major Siberian rivers. (Elizabeth) a major river of western Siberia in the middle. Russia.

a major river of Asia in northern China. (Huang He) 6th longest river in the world; a "cradle of civilization" in East Asia; before the evolution of dams, it flooded more often and unpredictably A river of northern China rising in the Kunlun Mountains and flowing about 4,827 km (3,000 mi) generally eastward to the Bo Hai. It is named for the vast quantities of yellow silt it carries to its delta. The river is sometimes called "China's Sorrow" because of the devastating floods that once occurred regularly in its lower course. 3000 miles long, leaves silt on banks and nicknamed "China's sorrow" because of its floods. China.

A river in E Africa, the longest in the world, flowing N from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean. Lots of resources surrounding, 4,000 miles in Uganda, Sudan, and into Egypt. Civilizations in Egypt developed along the river about 3000 B.C. Egyptians depended on what for survival. Floods were predictable - left rich soil on the banks of the river - great for farming - produced a surplus of food. Africa.

A major North American river and the chief river of the United States, longest river in the U.S. Before the Louisiana Purchase, this river was the border of America. A major North American river and the chief river of the United States, longest river in the U.S. Greatest American river, discovered by De Soto. -important river that Hernando De Soto discovered. LONGEST RIVER IN UNITED STATES. ----United States.

4,000 miles long. 3rd longest in the world. Half of china's crops are located around here. (Chang Jiang) in central China; Asia's longest river. China's largest and longest river, it is the third longest river in the world. A river through the mountains in China. It is the longest river in all of Asia. It carres most of the goods shipped on China's waterways. But it also floods frequently.China.

A river in South Asia that flows from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea, primarily in Pakistan, fertile cresent. A river in South Asia that flows from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea., the location of the first river valley civilization of India. ................................................................................ -A river that creates a fertile plain known as the Indus River Valley. A river in India that supported the Harappan civilization for thousands of years. Asia.

A river of South Asia that flows southeast from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal. A river of South Asia that flows southeast from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal., India's most important river, flows across northern India into Bangladesh, Hindus sacred river, they believe it is the "liquid form of God". -A river that flows across Northern India and into Bangladesh. A river in India that makes you clean of sins. 2nd largest river in the world. South Asia.

Australia's longest river flowing year-round. River located in the northern border of Victoria. In New South Wales it meets with the Darling River. It forms the border of New South Wales and Victoria. (Elizabeth) It flows through several lakes, including The Coorong and Lake Alexandria, before emptying into the Indian Ocean. (Elizabeth) the most important river in Australia. Australia.

a South American river 1,500 miles long. A river mainly in Venezuela and part of South America's northernmost river system. It flows through Colombia and Venezuela as well as Llanos to reach its large delta. (Ziad) Its navigability depends on seasonal rains. It is in South America and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. A major river in Venezuela 1,500 miles through northern south america to atlantic. River found in Venezuela.

Canada's longest river, which is part of a river system that flows across the Northwest Territories to the Arctic Ocean. Canada's longest river; a part of a river syster that flows across the Northwest Territories to the Arctic Ocean. River in northwest Canada that benefits trade and transportation. Joins the Liard river at Fort Simpson and empties intp the Beaufort Sea. [Jared] a Canadian river.

A river in Central Africa that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. 2,900 mile long river in a "u" shape; dumps into Atlantic. AFRICAn river which is the 2nd largest in amount of water it carries. A river in Central Africa that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Central Africa.

Europe's most important inland waterway. A major European river carrying more traffic than any other river in the world. A river in Western Europe that flows from eastern Switzerland into the North Sea. A major river that runs through the south central part of Europe extending to the Ukraine. Europe.

Europe's longest river. A Russian river longest in Europe flows into the Caspian sea. Important river where slavs made settlement. One of the 3 great rivers in Russia. EUROPEan river which is the longest river in the Russian area. Europe.

Europe's second longest river. The second-longest river of Europe. It flows from southern Germany east into the Black Sea. Eastern Europe's major water way; millions of tons of cargo are carried by ships and barges each year. Eastern Europe.

a river in central south america and one of its three major ribver systems, originating in the highlands of southern brazil traveling about 3,000 miles south and west. a South American river This is the second largest river in South America and it runs through Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. (Elizabeth) a South American river.

A river flowing from western Africa into the Gulf of Guinea. Africa's third-longest, it flows in a great clockwise arc through Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria before entering the Gulf of Guinea. The medieval Mali and Songhai Empires were centered on it, whose course was mapped by Scottish explorer Mungo Park in the 1790s. In Nigeria, it receives the Benue River, its main tributary. The massive Niger Delta, known for its fisheries, wildlife, and petroleum, is an area of increasing social unrest. Africa.