Murray River
Where is the source of the Murray River?
The river’s source is near Australia’s highest peak, Mount Kosciuszko.
Where is the mouth of the Murray River?
It is where the Murray River flows into the ocean.
What is drainage basin?
The area drained by a main river and other connected rivers
What happens to the Murray River as it gets farther and farther from its source?
The river gets larger as it is joined by other rivers and streams.
What is the source of the water in the Murray River?
The river begins with the melting snows high in the mountains.
Which is the longest river in Australia?
The Murray River is the longest river in Australia.
Meaning of orchard
an area where a large number of fruit trees have been planted
What forms the reservoirs along the Murray River?
The reservoirs are formed by dams.
How does the Murray River help farmers?
The river provides water for irrigating crops.
What is the difference between the source and the mouth of a river?
The source is where the river begins to flow, and the mouth is where the river ends by opening into a larger body of water, such as an ocean.
Meaning of vineyard
an area where grapes are grown on plants called vines
Which large river flows into the Murray River?
Darling River