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1. Mississippi River
Asia
2. Volga River
Europe
3. Zambezi River
Asia
4. Mekong River
Africa
5. Ganges River
Asia
6. Danube River
Australia
7. Yangtze River
South America
8. Nile River
Africa
9. Amazon River
Europe
10. Murray River
North America
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Mississippi River
Answer: North America
The Mississippi River runs over 2,000 miles and is the largest river in both the United States and all of North America. It is also the setting for many works of literature, including Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."
2. Volga River
Answer: Europe
The Volga is the longest river in Europe and runs throughout Russia. In fact, more than half of Russia's largest cities are situated on the Volga. Despite its size, the Volga completely freezes for approximately three months every year.
3. Zambezi River
Answer: Africa
Despite its length of 2,200 miles, the Zambezi is only the fourth-longest river in Africa. The Zambezi is home to hundreds of species of fish, crocodiles, hippopotamuses, and even bull sharks!
4. Mekong River
Answer: Asia
The Mekong River runs through the countries of China, Burma, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand. This river is home to some endangered species, including the Mekong dolphin and manatee.
5. Ganges River
Answer: Asia
The Ganges is considered a holy river by Hindus and is associated with the goddess Ganga. Hindus scatter the ashes of their loved ones in the river, and it is a tradition to bathe in the Ganges at least once in your lifetime.
6. Danube River
Answer: Europe
The Danube originates in the Black Forest of Germany and travels through four national capitals over almost 1800 miles. The creation of a canal in 1992 made the Danube part of the Trans-European waterway.
7. Yangtze River
Answer: Asia
The Yangtze River is the longest river in China, and the third largest in the world. One of the dams on the river, the Three Gorges Dam, is the largest hydro-electric power station in the world.
8. Nile River
Answer: Africa
The Nile River is the longest river in the world, and played a crucial role in the development of Ancient Egypt. The Nile overflows its banks every year, making the land around it extremely fertile.
9. Amazon River
Answer: South America
While the Amazon is not the longest river in the world, it is the largest river in the world by volume. The Amazon is home to over 3,000 recognized species of fish, including the dangerous piranha and bull shark. New species are still being discovered there even today!
10. Murray River
Answer: Australia
The Murray River is the longest river in Australia. As the population of Australia has grown, the health of the Murray River has declined. Many native and unique species of fish and animals are now extinct or endangered. One of these fish species, the carp, has actually contributed to the problem by destroying aquatic plants.
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