Good and Beautiful hs1 Unit 4 Geography

Amazon River

The ____ is South America’s longest river. Covering over 4,000 miles, it winds through six countries and three time zones. With depths of up to 300 feet, it holds about one-fifth of the world’s fresh running water and supports an abundance of flora and fauna.

Mississippi River

The ____ is the second largest river in North America. It is contained within the United Stated, beginning at Lake Itasca in Minnesota and flowing south to New Orleans and into the Gulf of Mexico. Its tributaries come from 31 states and two Canadian provinces.

Nile River

The ____ is the longest river in Africa, winding northward for over 4,000 miles. The ____ and its tributaries flow through 11 northeast African countries. In Egypt, the ____ creates a fertile green valley across the desert, providing life to one of the oldest civilizations in the world.

The Rhine

The ____ is the longest River in Western Europe, flowing from the Alps in Switzerland through six countries before emptying into the North Sea. Because it creates a natural boundary for Germany, Switzerland, France, Liechtenstein, and Austria, it has always been a historically and culturally important river.

Danube River

The ____ is Europe’s second longest river. It was the ancient frontier of the Roman Empire. It starts in modern-day Germany and flows through 10 countries, more than any other river in the world. It shares its basin with 19 countries, making it the world’s most international river basin.

Volga River

The ____ is Europe’s longest river and is considered the national river of Russia. Eleven

Indus

Tigris

Ganges

Yangtze

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