Starter quiz
- What is the longest river in Scotland?
- River Thames
- River Tay ✓
- River Bann
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- Which of these rivers flows through England and Wales?
- River Severn ✓
- River Tay
- River Bann
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- Which of these images shows a meander?
- a river with bends ✓
- water flowing over a steep drop
- the river meets the sea
- Can you put these features in the order they are found along the river? Start with the one closest to the source.
- 1⇔waterfall
- 2⇔meander
- 3⇔estuary
- Where is the source of the River Severn?
- The Cambrian mountains in Wales ✓
- The Lake District in England
- Next to the Atlantic Ocean
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- Which town does the River Severn flow through?
- London
- Cardiff
- Shrewsbury ✓
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Exit quiz
- Which city does the River Thames run through?
- Paris
- London ✓
- Vienna
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- What is the longest river in Europe?
- The Volga ✓
- River Seine
- River Thames
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- Can you put these rivers in order of length? Start with the longest.
- 1⇔Volga
- 2⇔Danube
- 3⇔Thames
- How many countries does the River Danube flow through?
- 1
- 5
- 10 ✓
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- What is the name of Italy's longest river?
- River Thames
- River Po ✓
- River Seine
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- What is the longest river in France?
- River Po
- River Danube
- River Seine
- River Loire ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- The Volga is in Russia and is the longest river in Europe.
- Major rivers in Europe include the Danube, the Dnieper, the Po, the Tagus, the Rhine and the Loire.
- Rivers such as the Danube are important as they are a border between countries.
- Rivers in Europe are important for transport, providing water and making hydro-electricity.
Common misconception
The River Thames is one of the longest rivers in Europe.
The River Thames is the longest river that solely flows in England but it is much shorter than other rivers in Europe.
Keywords
Source - The source is the start of a river.
Mouth - The mouth of a river is where it enters the sea or a lake.
Border - A border is the dividing line between two countries.
Hydro-electricity - Hydro-electricity is electricity created by water flowing downhill turning a turbine.
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