Rivers
Where does a river begin?
the source
Which type of coastline is made of small, rounded stones?
Shingle beach or pebble beach
What changes the shape of the coast?
waves
We should take care after rivers and coastlines.
True
Name the lake where the Nile River begins
Lake Victoria
Name the longest river in the world
Nile River
Sand dunes are created by__________.
wind or waves
Which type of coastline has tall steep rocks?
cliff beach
True or false, the ocean only touches sandy beaches
false
Which countries does the Nile River pass through?
Egypt, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda
(remember at least 2 of these)
others: Democtratic Republic of Congo, Burundi, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan
Name some parts of a river.
Pool, waterfall, gorge, tertiary, delta, mouth, estuary, mud bank, meander, streams,
What are some animals you can find in a rock pool?
starfish, urchins, crabs, other small animals
What things can you find along the cliffs?
boulders, stones, wood, rubbish, caves, bushes, flowers, birds, etc
Rivers always flow from the ocean to the land
false
Near what city can you find the delta on the Nile River?
Near Cairo and Alexandria
What do people use rivers for?
transportation, farming, drinking, washing, etc.
cliff face, cliff base, upper beach, lower beach, seas
People build dams on rivers to store water or to stop flooding
true
Why do rivers dry up?
not enough rain
How should we take care of rivers and coastlines?
throwing trash in bins, Picking up trash, respecting animals in their habitat, helping animals live (sea turtles), etc