MAJOR RIVERS
The longest river in the world
Nile River
Separates the coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean from the Sahara Desert
Atlas Mountains
The largest hot desert in the world
Sahara Desert
Home to the Nile River, Atlas Mountains, and Sahara Desert
Africa
Longest continental mountain range in the world
Andes Mountains
This river flows through much of China
Huang He River
Home to the highest peaks on Earth
Himalaya Mountains
Asia's largest desert
Gobi Desert
Home to the Huang He River, Himalaya Mountains, and Gobi Desert
Asia
Largest tropical rainforest in the world and includes many types of plants and animals
Amazon Rainforest
One of the longest rivers in North America
Mississippi River
Largest mountain system in Europe
The Alps
Intercontinental sea situated between Europe to the north, Africa to the south, and Asia to the east
Mediterranean Sea
Home to The Alps, Mediterranean Sea, and Italian Peninsula
Europe
This river creates a boundary between Mexico and the United States
Rio Grande
Located in western North America and extends from Canada to New Mexico
Rocky Mountains
Boot-shaped peninsula in southern Europe extending into the Mediterranean Sea
Italian Peninsula
Home to the Mississippi River, Rio Grande, Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, and Great Lakes
North America
This is the second longest river in the world
Amazon River
Located in eastern North America and extends from Canada to Alabama
Appalachian Mountains
Series of freshwater lakes located in northeastern North America
The Great Lakes
Home to the Amazon River, Andes Mountains, and Amazon Rainforest
South America