Identify the 10 longest rivers in the United States: Please read the instructions belowOnline version
Welcome to the "10 Longest Rivers in the United States" game! Your task is to identify and learn about the ten longest rivers in the United States.
Preparation:
Before you begin, create a list of rivers you know from longest to shortest to compare with the rivers listed in this game.
Gameplay:
Choose the way you want to learn.
Test your knowledge by naming the rivers ahead of clicking on the yellow dots. See how many you already know compared to your classmates.
Level up:
Dots are placed it the river's origin. Can you identify where its mouth is?
Explore Mode (Dots are Yellow):
Select the Yellow dots on the map to learn about each river in explore mode.
Game Mode (Dots are Green):
To enter Game Mode, you must first click through each of the yellow dots or click the Next button at the bottom of the screen until the dots turn green.
Select the Green dots on the map to learn about each river in challenge mode. Play as many times as it takes to get them all correct.
Understanding how a river's length is measured:
Rivers are measured by their total length from origin to mouth. Imagine this as the distance your spoon travels from your bowl to your mouth when sipping soup. In the case of rivers, it's the journey of water from its orgin to its mouth.
Key Terms:
Length: The measurement in miles from origin to mouth.
Origin: The point where water gathers and the river begins.
Mouth: The end of the river, where it either joins another river or empties into the ocean.
Have fun exploring and learning about the longest rivers in the United States! Keep challenging yourself to discover more about geography and natural features.
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Identify the longest river In the United States
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This river is the height of the United States.
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This river originates in Canada.
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Rivers as borders.
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Originates in the Eastern Rocky Mountains
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One of the oldest rivers on the continent.
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Originates the Texas-Oklahoma border.
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This river runs through the Pacific Northwest
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This river begins in Yellowstone National Park.
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This river originates in the city of Pittsburgh.
Explanation
#1 Missouri River
The Missouri river is the longest river in the United States
• Source: Mountains of Montana
• Length: 2,540
• Mouth: Joins the Mississippi River near St. Louis, Missouri
• States the river flows through: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota
#2. Mississippi River
The Mississippi river is the 2nd longest river in the United States
• Source: Lake Itasca in Minnesota
• Length: 2,350
• Mouth: Gulf of Mexico
• States the river flows through: Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee, Wisconsin
# 3. Yukon River
The Yukon river is 3,185 Miles, with 1,980 Miles In The US, making it the 3rd longest river in the United States.
• Source: British Columbia, Canada
• Length: 1,980
• Mouth: Bering Sea, Alaska
• States the river flows through: Alaska
#4 Rio Grande River
The Rio Grande is the 4th longest river in the United States.
• Source: San Juan Mountains, Colorado
• Length: 1,900
• Mouth: Gulf of Mexico
• States the river flows through: Colorado, New Mexico, Texas
#5 Arkansas River
The Arkansas River is the 5th longest River in the United states
• Source: Leadville, Rocky Mountains, Colorado
• Length: 1,460
• Mouth: Mississippi River
• States the river flows through: Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas
# 6 Colorado River
The Colorado river is the 6th longest river in the United States.
• Source: Rocky Mountains, Colorado
• Length: 1,450
• Mouth: Flows into the Gulf of California in Mexico
• States the river flows through: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming
# 7 Red River
The Red river is the 7th longest river in the United States.
• Source: Texas-Oklahoma border
• Length: 1,290 miles
• Mouth: The Mississippi River near Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Flows through the States of: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
# 8 Columbia River
The Columbia River is the 8th longest river in the united States
• Source: Columbia Lake in British Columbia, Canada
• Length: 1,240 miles
• Mouth: Pacific Ocean at Astoria, Oregon
• Flows through the States of: Oregon, Washington
# 9 Snake River
Snake River is the 9th Largest River in the United States
• Origin: Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming
• Length: 1,078 miles
• End Point: The Columbia River near Pasco, Washington
• Flows through the States of: Wyoming, Idaho, and Washington
The Ohio River is the 10th longest river in the United States
• Origin: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
• Length: 981 miles
• End Point: Joins the Mississippi River in Cairo, Illinois
• Flows through the States of: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia
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