Waterways trivia
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The longest rivers (Nile, Amazon), great lakes, and man-made canals.
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Which South American waterway carries the most water?
The Amazon River accounts for about 20% of the world's total river flow into the ocean, discharging more water than the next seven largest rivers combined.
Which waterway flows through the city of New Orleans?
The Mississippi River reaches its deepest point, approximately 200 feet, as it flows through the city of New Orleans.
Which African waterway is the longest in the world?
The Nile flows north for roughly 6,650 kilometers through eleven countries. The White Nile is its longest tributary, while the Blue Nile provides the majority of its water.
Which waterway flows through the city of London?
The River Thames is the longest river entirely in England. Its water level in London rises and falls by up to seven meters twice a day due to the tides.
Which Italian city features narrow waterways instead of paved roads?
Venice consists of 118 islands connected by over 400 bridges. Buildings rest on millions of wooden piles that do not rot because they are submerged and deprived of oxygen.
Which New York waterway connects the Hudson River to the Great Lakes?
Completed in 1825, the 363-mile canal lowered shipping costs by 90 percent and helped establish New York City as the nation's primary commercial port.