Rivers in Europe | Geography | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

Starter quiz

What is the longest river in Scotland?

River Thames

River Tay ✓

River Bann
Which of these rivers flows through England and Wales?

River Severn ✓

River Tay

River Bann
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

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waterfall

2

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meander

3

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estuary
Where is the source of the River Severn?

The Cambrian mountains in Wales ✓

The Lake District in England

Next to the Atlantic Ocean
Which town does the River Severn flow through?

London

Cardiff

Shrewsbury ✓

Which city does the River Thames run through?

Paris

London ✓

Vienna
What is the longest river in Europe?

The Volga ✓

River Seine

River Thames
Can you put these rivers in order of length? Start with the longest.

1

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Volga

2

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Danube

3

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Thames
How many countries does the River Danube flow through?

1

5

10 ✓
What is the name of Italy's longest river?

River Thames

River Po ✓

River Seine
What is the longest river in France?

River Po

River Danube

River Seine

River Loire ✓

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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.

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.

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.