Exploring Rivers
A Grade 2 social studies worksheet to help students understand the basic features and importance of rivers.
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Multiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / FalseShort Answer
Topics
SS.2.G.1.1SS.2.G.1.2riversgeographysocial studiesgrade 2
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Exploring Rivers
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. What is a river?
a
A path for cars
b
A large body of flowing water
c
A tall mountain
d
A big tree
2. Where do many rivers begin?
a
In the ocean
b
At the beach
c
In mountains or hills
d
In a desert
3. The place where a river begins is called its .
4. Rivers usually flow towards a larger body of water like an or a lake.
5. Animals do not need rivers to live.
T
True
F
False
6. Rivers can be used for transportation.
T
True
F
False
7. Look at the image below. What is one thing you see in the river?
8. Write one reason why rivers are important to people.