Rivers

The Orinoco is home to more than _______ fish species, crocodile, and Giant river otter.

1,000

river

A body of moving or flowing water that follows a set path. - shape the land - a source of food and water - provide fertile soil for farming and the water can be used for irrigation - provide a method of transportation

sandbar

A buildup of sand formed by the movement of flowing water

Canal

A channel dug by people, used by boats or for irrigation

network

A connected system such as roads or waterways

swamp

A flat wooded area that is often flooded

reservoir

A lake created by people for the purpose of storing water.

river pilot

A person whose job is to guide boats safely on a river

waterfall

A place where water flows over the edge of a cliff

river system

A river and all its tributaries

civilization

A society, or group of people, with similar religious beliefs, customs, language, and form of government.

Tributary

A stream or smaller river that flows into a larger river Example: 2 major tributaries of the Mississippi River are the Ohio river and the Missouri River.

dam

A structure that blocks a flowing river and allows water to fill in behind it.

commerce

Activities that are related to buying and selling of goods and services

The Congo River in the continent of _____ flows near the ______. There are areas of the Congo that are too rough and dangerous for boats, so people living along the river have built a railroad to continue _______ along the river route.

Africa Equator Transportation

orchard

An area where a large number of fruit trees have been planted.

vineyard

An area where grapes are grown on plants called vines

thermometer

An object that measures the temperature of certain things, such as air or water.

The Murray and darling rivers are found on the continent of ________.

Australia

The water of the Yangtze River in Asia is _____ by a _____ which holds back the flowing water of the river. The water is held in a ______ and can be used to irrigate crops such as rice.

Blocked Dam Reservoir

The Mississippi River acts as a natural ______ between some states and can be very destructive if it ____ the surrounding areas. The Mississippi and ob rivers are important _______ routes. Boats travel along the rivers carrying people and goods from one place to another.

Boundary Floods Transportation

Landlocked

Cut off from the ...

Landlocked

Cut off from the sea coast; surrounded by land

In Europe, both the ______ and ______ rivers are important routes used for transporting goods for commerce. The Danube is used for import, export, and local ______. Those living along the regime depend upon it for ______ and ____.

Danube Rhine Commerce Water Food

In Australia, the _____ river joins the ____ river. Both the Murray and darling rivers provide water for ______, but the _____ river is the longest river in Australia.

Darling Murray Irrigation Murray

Some rivers, such as the Ganges River, form a triangular area of land, called a ______, at the mouth of the river. This area is formed by the river dropping _______.

Delta Silt

The Amazon's river system includes a ________ ________ for more than 40% of South America.

Drainage basin

The Congo river

Origin: chambezi river, zambia Empties into: atlantic ocean Facts: 1. important transportation route Wide river in the middle of Africa. Has many small waterfalls and islands on it. Rises from its source in central Africa. From there it flows in a long curve to the Atlantic Ocean.

Darling River

Origin: eastern highlands Empties into: Indian river after merging with the Murray river Facts: 1. Longest river in Australia 2. Source of irrigation In Australia, the Darling River joins the Murray River. Both the Murray and Darling rivers provide water for irrigation, but the Murray River is the longest river in Australia.

The Rhine river

Origin: glacier in the Swiss alps Empties into: North Sea Facts: 1. Important commercial route In Europe. Has many castles along its banks. We're built for protection against enemy attacks. One of the worlds busiest rivers. Flows toward the north.

The Mackenzie river

Origin: great slave lake, northwest territories Canada Empties into: Beaufort sea (in the Arctic Ocean) Facts: 1. Navigable only June- October because of ice In Canada. Flows north from the Rocky Mountains. It stretches all the way to the Arctic Ocean. During the winter it is frozen solid for months.

Mississippi River

Origin: lake itasca in Minnesota Empties into: Gulf of Mexico Facts: 1. Floods highly destructive The Mississippi River acts as a natural boundary between some states and can be very destructive if it floods the surrounding areas. The Mississippi and OB Rivers are importan transportation routes. Boats travel along the rivers carrying people and goods from one place to another. Located in North America. Changes hour by hour. 2 major tributaries of the Mississippi River are the Ohio river and the Missouri River.

Nile River

Origin: luvironza river in Burundi Empties into: Mediterranean Sea Facts: 1. Worlds longest river 2. Site of an ancient Egyptian civilization 3. Flows north A dam in the river controls the flow of water, which can be used to irrigate land. Ancient Egyptians called the river At or Air, which means "black."

The Mississippi River is the most important river in ________ ________.

North America

Arctic Ocean

One of the four major oceans, located in the northern hemisphere. It is the smallest and shallowest of the world's major oceans.

Arctic Ocean

One of the four major oceans, located in the northern hemisphere. It is the smallest and shallowest of the worlds major oceans

The iguacu river

Origin: Empties into: Facts: One of the biggest waterfalls in the world. Creates huge clouds of mist that rise into the air. Looks like water is flowing up to the sky.

Yukon River

Origin: Atlin lake Empties into: Bering sea Facts: 1. Flows through Canada - Alaska. 2. Navigable only july- September because of ice Located in North America.

Murray river

Origin: Australian Alps Empties into: Indian river Facts: source of power and irrigation In Australia, the Darling River joins the Murray River. Both the Murray and Darling rivers provide water for irrigation, but the Murray River is the longest river in Australia. Longest river in Australia. The source is near Australia's highest peak, mount kosciuszko. Parts of the river have dried up at least 3 times. Darling river flows into Murray river. The 2 rivers drain the whole southeastern part of Australia.

Danube River

Origin: Black Forest in southwest Germany Empties into: Black Sea Facts: 1. Important transportation route 2. Subject of a famous walts by johann Strauss, blue Danube. In Europe. Flows to the east. Touches 7 countries.

Yellow (Huang He) River

Origin: China (Tibet) Empties into: bo hai, an arm of the Yellow Sea Facts: 1. Area of early Chinese civilization 2. Created a delta known as the great China plain 3. Named because of the fertile, yellow silt it carries as it flows east The yellow river in Asia gets its name from the tons of silt in the river which makes the water yellow.

Yangtze (Ch'ang) River

Origin: China (southwest) Empties into: East China Sea Facts: 1. Longest river in Asia 2. Source of 40% of china's electrical power The water of the Yangtze River in Asia is blocked by a dam which holds back the flowing water of the river. The water is held in a reservoir and can be used to irrigate crops such as rice. Mighty river. More than 75% of the Yangtze river's path winds through mountains in China. Often caused floods. Has the largest dam in the world called the Three Gorges Dam.

Ganges River

Origin: Himalayas Empties into: joins brahmaputra and empties into the Bay of Bengal Facts: 1. Important irrigation source for India and Bangladesh 2. Holy river to Hindus Some rivers, such as the Ganges river, form a triangular area of land, called a delta, at the mouth of the river. This area is formed by the river dropping silt. Water is special. Brings life to dry lands.

Orinoco River

Origin: Mt. Delgado chalbaud in Guiana highland Empties into: Atlantic Ocean Facts: 1. Connected to the Amazon River through a canal Crosses the northern part of South America and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.

Ob River

Origin: Russia (Serbia) Empties into: estuary on the Arctic Ocean Facts: 1. Frozen half a year 2. Major transportation route The Mississippi and OB Rivers are importan transportation routes. Boats travel along the rivers carrying people and goods from one place to another. Rivers source is in the mountains of Central Asia near Mongolia. Flows north for hundreds of miles. Reaches its mouth at the Arctic Ocean. Ice forms on the river.

Indus River

Origin: Tibet region of China Empties into: 5 other rivers and empties into the Arabian Sea Facts: site of early Indus Valley civilization An ancient civilization formed on the banks of the Indus River where we can now see the ruins of the public bath. The people who used the bath moved the water from the river to the building by using underground pipes. One of the longest rivers in Asia. River sources or in Tibet and India and flows through Pakistan to its delta.

Volga River

Origin: Val day hills near Moscow russia Empties into: Caspian Sea Facts: 1. Longest river in Europe 2. Source of hydroelectric power and irrigation Russia's most important river. Doesn't flow directly into an ocean.

Niger River

Origin: central guenea Empties into: gulf of guenea Facts: 1. forms part of Niger's southwest border with Benin Used to carry goods in Africa

irrigation

Watering of crops by moving water from a well, a river, or a lake, to place where it does not rain enough to grow crops.

The longest river in the world is the _______ ______, located in Africa.

Nile river

Because the Yukon river flows from Canada west through Alaska, it is in a very cold area of North America. The entire river stays _____ from October to June, but the villages along the river still rely on the river's salmon for ______ and __________.

Frozen Consumption Commerce

humid

Having a lot of moisture in the air.

An ancient civilization formed on the banks of the ____ river where we can now see the ruins of the public bath. The people who used the bath moved the water from the river to the building by using. _____ _______.

Indus Underground pipes

drainage basin

Is the area through which a major river and it's tributaries (a river system) flow.

mouth of a river

Is the point where it empties into a sea or other large body of water

manufactured good

Item made in large numbers for sale or trade

The Amazon River flows through the rain forest _______ in Brazil and contains ______ of species, including some of the world's most unusual wildlife.

Jungle Millions

Delta

Land created by silt deposits at the mouth of a river.

pasture

Land set aside for cows, horses, or other animals to feed off the natural grasses.

wasteland

Land that is not useful to people

Located in Egypt, the Nile is the _______ river in the world. A dam in the river controls the flow of water, which can be used to _____ land.

Longest Irrigate

Toll

Money charged for use of a road or waterway.

Amazon River

Origin: northern Peru Empties into: Atlantic Ocean Facts: 1. Drainage basin for more than 40% of South America. 2. No waterfalls; navigable almost the entire length. Is in South America. Has the worlds largest drainage basin. Carries more water than any other river in the world. Second longest river in the world. Dozens of rivers flow into the Amazon.

Paraná River

Origin: southeast Brazil Empties into: Atlantic ocean Facts: 1. Major transportation route 2. Source of hydroelectric power

The _______ River is an important river for the county of Paraguay, which is landlocked. The river is a major _______ route for people and goods.

Parana Transportation

rapids

Place on a river where the water moves swiftly and violently.

The yellow river in Asia gets its name from the tons of _____ in the river which makes the water yellow.

Silt

boundary

Something (such as a river, fence. Or imaginary line) that shows where an area ends and another area begins

The Mackenzie River was named for Sir Alexander Mackenzie, the first explorer to travel from its _____ to its ______.

Source Mouth

The starting point of river, or _______, is usually located in highland areas. The point where the river empties into a larger body of water is the _______. Along the course of the river, other rivers flow into and join the river, one of these rivers is a _______. The ______ _____ is the entire area around a river and its tributaries. This area is surrounded by the river's watershed.

Source Mouth Tributary Drainage basin

Another important river in ________ _________ is the Orinoco River.

South America

Northern Hemisphere

The half of the earth located north of the equator

river bank

The land at the edge of a river

current

The ongoing movement of water, such as in a river

source

The point where the river begins. The source is often in highland areas. A supply where an item such as water can be obtained.

silt

Tiny pieces of soil or earth carried by the water in a river

migrate

To move to a different place

flow

To move; water moves (or flows) downstream in a river.

Rivers can be excellent _________ routes, but can be destructive if they ______ their banks.

Transportation Flood

piranha

Type of flesh-eating fish of South America that lives in fresh water.

Many rivers are the source of power for those who live near them. The _______ river in Europe is another example of such a river. It provides hydroelectric power and irrigation water and is the ______ river in Europe.

Volga Longest

flood

What happens when a river overflows it's banks.

The _________ __________ in Asia is named because of the tons of silt flowing in the river.

Yellow river