Rivers of Phoenix Rising Trivia Quiz

Answer: River Irwell

The River Irwell is 39 miles long and separates Manchester and Salford city centres, yet flows close to the heart of Manchester city centre. The "Big Ditch" is a term used to describe the Manchester Ship Canal, which helped Salford and Manchester become a major port in the late 19th century.

Despite its polluted past the River Irwell has been cleaned up somewhat and is stocked with fish in places. It is also the river where Manchester and Salford Universities have their boat race. Phoenix Rising member zonko created this question.

Answer: Swan

The 'Dreamtime' legends of the Australian aborigines indicate that the Swan River was formed by the giant serpent, Wagyl, as it moved over the land. The Dutch explorer, Willem De Vlamingh, named the river the 'Swarte Swaene Revier' after the proliferation of black swans in the area. Phoenix Rising member pollucci19 created this question.

Answer: Sacramento River

The Sacramento River flows for 447 miles through Northern California. It is an important spawning ground for King Salmon. Whales and sea lions have been known to migrate up the Sacramento River, as far inland as Sacramento! Phoenix Rising member snowfrog96073 created this question.

Answer: Wilson's Creek

Wilson's Creek, site of a major Civil War battlefield is located just west of Springfield, Missouri. The battlefield is maintained by the National Parks Service. Wilson's Creek flows into the James River, a major source of water for the city of Springfield. Phoenix Rising member mustbejan created this question.

Answer: Lake Tillery

There are eleven lakes created by impoundments on the Catawba River as it flows through North and South Carolina, including Lake Norman, the largest lake contained entirely within North Carolina. The lakes were formed for both flood control and hydroelectric power generation. Lake Tillery is part of the Yadkin-Pee Dee River system. Phoenix Rising member cag1970 created this question.

Answer: River Medway

The Saxon for 'Middle' is 'Med'. The River Medway cuts Kent into two parts. According to longstanding tradition, people born to the north of the river are 'Kentish Men' or 'Kentish Maids', those born to the south are 'Men of Kent' or 'Maids of Kent'. The other rivers mentioned are tributaries of the Medway. Phoenix Rising member smpdit created this question.

Answer: Deerfield

The Deerfield River has ten dams owned by three different electric utilities. In 1994 an agreement on relicensing led to controlled water release and power generation schedules that allowed for more recreational use of the river and protection for the riverrine habitat. People can enjoy whitewater rafting, canoeing, swimming, camping, and even cliff jumping in several key areas on the river. Phoenix Rising member TAKROM created this question.

Answer: Klang

Klang River flows through Kuala Lumpur and empties into the Straits of Malacca. Kuala Lumpur literally means "muddy estuary". Klang Valley, also known as Greater Kuala Lumpur, is situated along Klang River. Phoenix Rising member purelyqing created this question.

Answer: Salt River

The Salt River does not actually flow, hence the word goes in the question, since most of the year it is dry. This is because Phoenix is located in the desert and any run off that does come down the river is diverted for drinking water and irrigation for the Phoenix metropolitan area.

But Tempe, one of Phoenix's suburbs, did create a manmade lake in the Salt River bed that does have water year round. Phoenix Rising member tazman6619 created this question.

Answer: Rajang

The Rajang River is located in Sarawak, Malaysia, in Northwest Borneo. It empties into the South China Sea. Malaysia's largest hydroelectric project is located along this river. Phoenix Rising member harriuscai created this question.