Brazilian Rivers

Q. Which river forms the largest drainage basin in the world?

1. Mississippi
2. Nile
3. Yangtze Kiang
4. Amazon

Q. 'X' is one of the major landforms of Brazil. The average altitude of 'X' ranges between 500 - 1000 metres. A number of tributaries of Amazon flow from this region and join the main river in the north. What is 'X'?

1. Great Escarpment
2. Brazilian Plains
3. Brazilian Highlands
4. Coastal Islands of Brazil

Q. Which of the following is not a coastal river of Brazil?

1. Kasai
2. Itapecuru
3. Puraguaco
4. Paraniba

Q. I originate from the eastern slopes of the Andes Mountains situated in Peru. I am also known for inland navigation. I finally drain into the Atlantic ocean. Who am I?

1. Amazon river
2. Madeira river
3. Nile river
4. Negro river

Q. Sao Francisco river drains into the Pacific Ocean.

1. True
2. False

Q. The Amazon river forms the second largest drainage basin in the world.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which river forms the largest drainage basin in the world?

1. River Luni
2. River Indus
3. River Amazon
4. River Nile

Q. The Parana river originates in eastern Brazil highlands.

1. True
2. False