Rivers of Phoenix Rising 2 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ribble

The first HMS Ribble was built in the North East in 1904. The second was borrowed by the Dutch in World War Two and renamed HrMs Johan Maurits van Nassau. The third was launched as HMS Duddon but was given to Canada in 1944 and renamed HMCS Ribble. The last one was sold to Brazil in 1995 and recommissioned as H-37 Garnier Sampaio.

The "African Queen" was built by Lytham Shipbuilding and Engineering Limited in 1912. It is currently berthed in Key Largo, Florida, but is not in good shape despite being placed on the US Register of Historic Places in 1992. Phoenix Rising member mikew41 created this question.

Answer: Malacca

The Malacca River was the founding place of the Malacca Sultanate. Trading was done along a bridge, now known as the Tan Boon Seng Bridge, where one could barter for goods from the East and the West. The capture of this bridge by the Portuguese led to the downfall of the Malacca Sultanate. Phoenix Rising member purelyqing created this question.

Answer: Kerep

Angel Falls is the highest waterfall in the world at 979 meters. The length of the drop combined with strong winds causes the water from the falls to vaporize into a mist before it reaches the bottom. The Kerep River is formed at the base of the falls and flows into the Churun River, which in turn flows into the Carrao River. Phoenix Rising member tazman6619 created this question.

Answer: Mersey

Even though the Mersey is associated with the city of Liverpool, it actually starts in the town of Stockport, Greater Manchester. "Mersey Paradise" was a song by the Stone Roses, and "Ferry Cross the Mersey" was a song by Gerry & The Pacemakers. The Tame and Goyt rivers form together to start the Mersey, and the Bollin is a tributary of the Mersey. Phoenix Rising member zonko created this question.

Answer: Kinabatangan

Kinabatangan can be visited all year round. The lower Kinabatangan is an excellent spot for viewing wildlife, and a part of it has been designated as a bird sanctuary. Phoenix Rising member purelyqing created this question.

Answer: Margaret River

Margaret River was founded circa 1831. Interestingly, Margaret River is noted as a 'premium' wine region (produces 3% of Australia's wine but 40% of Australia's premium wine) and a boundary has been established. If your property falls outside that boundary, you are forbidden to use the words 'Margaret River' in your labelling.

Murray River in South West Australia was discovered in 1829. History tells us that in 1834, the Battle of Pinjarra occurred where up to 40 Noongar Aboriginal people were killed by white settlers.

Avon River is a tributary of the Swan River of Perth in Western Australia. A 134km white water boating event, the Avon Descent, takes place over a 2 day period each year.

Shannon River flows from Lake Muir through the Shannon National Park before emptying into Broke Inlet.

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Answer: Teton

The Teton Dam was an earthen dam on the Teton River in Southeastern Idaho. As the spring run-off began to fill the dam for the first time, leaks appeared. The first leak appeared at 7:30 in the morning of June 5, 1976; at 11:15 that morning, towns downstream were warned to evacuate and at 11:55 a.m., the dam began to collapse. It took less than two minutes for the dam to completely wash out.

By 8:00 p.m. the dam reservoir was empty. Thousands of farms, homes, and businesses in the towns immediately downstream were destroyed, and tens of thousands of acres of top soil were washed away. The flood waters were eventually stopped 80 miles downstream at the American Falls dam.
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Answer: Cuyahoga River

The Cuyahoga River was once so polluted that it caught fire several times between the 1930s and the late 1960s. The publicity from the 1969 fire helped spur a series of water pollution control activities resulting in the Clean Water Act, the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency. Phoenix Rising member chiroman created this question.

Answer: Snowy River

The diversion of waters to fuel the power stations created a wealth of jobs in construction and agriculture for Australians during the 1950s. However it also presented the government with a major environmental issue in the 1990s. The river is the setting for one of Australia's iconic pieces of poetry, 'The Man from Snowy River', by Banjo Patterson. Phoenix Rising Member pollucci19 created this question.

Answer: Singapore

The Singapore River became very polluted due to urbanisation. The Singapore government organised a clean-up, and today the Singapore River has become a tourist attraction. Phoenix Rising member purelyqing created this question.