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Passionate about the world’s rivers? Our quizzes are for you! Test your knowledge of emblematic rivers, their length and course, their role in history and civilization, and the biodiversity that surrounds them.
Our river quizzes are a fun and educational way to explore our planet’s most fascinating waterways. Thanks to a varied selection of questions, you can test your knowledge of famous rivers such as the Nile, Amazon or Danube, as well as lesser-known but equally fascinating ones.
Do you know which is the longest river in the world? Do you know which countries are crossed by the Mekong or the Mississippi? Can you recognize rivers by their historical role or ecological importance? Our river quizzes will help you answer all these questions, while enriching your knowledge.
By exploring our rivers quizzes, you’ll discover interesting facts about their geography, their impact on human societies and the ecosystems they support. Whether you’re passionate about geography, nature or just plain curious, our quizzes are an interactive and entertaining way to test your knowledge and learn more about the world’s rivers.
Test your knowledge now and let yourself be carried away by the current of the world’s most emblematic rivers!
Test your knowledge of rivers with our quizzes. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, our quizzes will challenge you at your level.
Measure yourself against other geography enthusiasts and find out where you stand among river connoisseurs. Each question is an opportunity to learn and expand your knowledge.
Our river quizzes are not simple knowledge quiz, but interactive learning tools. Each question is accompanied by detailed explanations and interesting facts about rivers, their ecological role, their historical importance and the cultures that depend on them.
By answering the questions, you’ll enrich your general knowledge and develop a better understanding of these natural wonders. Use our quizzes to explore new rivers, discover their biodiversity and their role in history and geography, and strengthen your skills in this field.
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Where does the Amazon River rise?
2Peru
1Bolivia
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The Amazon River rises in the foothills of the Andes, in the Nevado Mismi mountains in the Arequipa region of Peru.
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The Amazon River rises in the foothills of the Andes, in the Nevado Mismi mountains in the Arequipa region of Peru.
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What is the longest river in the world?
2Nile
1Amazon
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The length of the Nile is estimated at between 6,650 and 6,895 km, while that of the Amazon varies from 6,400 to 7,062 km, depending on measurement methods.
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The length of the Nile is estimated at between 6,650 and 6,895 km, while that of the Amazon varies from 6,400 to 7,062 km, depending on measurement methods.
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Where does the Tiber flow into?
2Tyrrhenian Sea
1Adriatic Sea
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The Tiber, Italy's third longest river, flows 405 km from its source on Mount Fumaiolo to its mouth in the Tyrrhenian Sea near Ostia.
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The Tiber, Italy's third longest river, flows 405 km from its source on Mount Fumaiolo to its mouth in the Tyrrhenian Sea near Ostia.
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What is the largest river in the European Union?
1Danube
2Rhine
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The Danube, 2,860 km long, is the largest river in the European Union. Rising in Germany, it flows through ten countries before emptying into the Black Sea.
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The Danube, 2,860 km long, is the largest river in the European Union. Rising in Germany, it flows through ten countries before emptying into the Black Sea.
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Where is the Orange River?
1Africa
2South America
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The Orange River rises in the Drakensberg mountains on the border between South Africa and Lesotho.
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The Orange River rises in the Drakensberg mountains on the border between South Africa and Lesotho.
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Where does the River Ganges flow?
2Bay of Bengal
1Arabian Sea
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The Ganges flows into the Bay of Bengal, forming with the Brahmaputra the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta, the largest delta in the world.
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The Ganges flows into the Bay of Bengal, forming with the Brahmaputra the Ganges-Brahmaputra delta, the largest delta in the world.
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Which river crosses the Grand Canyon?
1Colorado River
2Rio Grande
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The Colorado River flows through Arizona's Grand Canyon, carving 446 km of deep, spectacular gorges that bear witness to millions of years of erosion.
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The Colorado River flows through Arizona's Grand Canyon, carving 446 km of deep, spectacular gorges that bear witness to millions of years of erosion.
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What is the longest tributary crossing Germany from the North Sea?
2Rhine
1Elbe
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The Rhine is Germany's longest tributary, flowing into the North Sea. It is one of Europe's largest rivers, with a length of 1,233 km.
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The Rhine is Germany's longest tributary, flowing into the North Sea. It is one of Europe's largest rivers, with a length of 1,233 km.
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Where is the Mekong River born?
1Tibet
2Himalaya
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The Mekong rises on the Tibetan plateau in China's Qinghai province, at an altitude of around 5,000 metres, near Mount Guozongmucha.
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The Mekong rises on the Tibetan plateau in China's Qinghai province, at an altitude of around 5,000 metres, near Mount Guozongmucha.
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Which river crosses Quebec?
2St. Lawrence River
1Mississippi River
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The St. Lawrence River crosses over 1,000 km of Quebec, linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. It is essential to Quebec's economy and culture.
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The St. Lawrence River crosses over 1,000 km of Quebec, linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. It is essential to Quebec's economy and culture.
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