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River Severn Trivia Quiz

This quiz will teach you ten facts about the River Severn.

A multiple-choice quiz by ilovepip. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ilovepip

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
336,578

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
339

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where is the source of the River Severn? Hint

Scafell Pike

Snowdon

May Hill

Plynlimon

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many tributaries does the River Severn have? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many counties does the River Severn travel through? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is "Severn" in Latin? Hint

Sabrina

Briany

Sadie

Gabriella

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Question 5 of 10

5. The River Severn is longer than the Thames.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the first major town on the banks of the River Severn going downstream? Hint

Llanidloes

Plynlimmon

Powys

Camlad

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where is the mouth of the River Severn? Hint

English Channel

Bristol Channel

Trent Falls

King's Lynn

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the tidal wave that happens at a spring tide (a few days after full moon)? Hint

Severn Bore

Severn Tide

Severn Wave

Severn Boor

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Question 9 of 10

9. How far does the Severn's tidal wave travel? Hint

21 miles

8 miles

2 miles

13 miles

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2001, some footprints were found in the mud of the River Severn. What are these footprints called? Hint

Celtic Footprints

Greek Footprints

Victorian Footprints

Mesolithic Footprints

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where is the source of the River Severn?

Answer: Plynlimon

The River Severn starts on Plynlimon. It is 610m above sea level.

2. How many tributaries does the River Severn have?

Answer: 21

The River Severn has an amazing 21 tributaries, including Vyrnwy, Tern, and Stour. The point where two rivers meet is called a confluence.

3. How many counties does the River Severn travel through?

Answer: 4

The River Severn goes through Powys, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. It is found in England and Wales.

4. What is "Severn" in Latin?

Answer: Sabrina

There is a myth about the River Severn involving a drowned shrew named Sabrina. A statue commemorates this myth at The Quarry in England.

5. The River Severn is longer than the Thames.

Answer: True

The Severn is the longest river in Great Britain. It is about 220 miles in length. The Thames is about 215 miles long.

6. What is the first major town on the banks of the River Severn going downstream?

Answer: Llanidloes

Llanidloes is a town in Wales. There is a campsite at Llanidloes where visitors can stay and see the source of the River Severn.

7. Where is the mouth of the River Severn?

Answer: Bristol Channel

The mouth is about 5.5 miles wide. The Bristol Channel is a North Atlantic inlet.

8. What is the name of the tidal wave that happens at a spring tide (a few days after full moon)?

Answer: Severn Bore

The Severn Bore can get up to 13mph. It can reach an amazing 10ft in height!

9. How far does the Severn's tidal wave travel?

Answer: 21 miles

The Severn Bore travels from Awre all the way up to Maisemore Weir. It forms in Sharpness.

10. In 2001, some footprints were found in the mud of the River Severn. What are these footprints called?

Answer: Mesolithic Footprints

Mesolithic Footprints of children and adult were found. Additionally, animal footprints were found as well.

Source: Author ilovepip

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