by alex
Flowing through the heart of America, rivers have shaped the nation’s history, culture, and geography. This quiz will take you on a journey through the most significant rivers in the United States, challenging your knowledge about their origins, lengths, and the cities they touch. Let’s see how well you know these lifelines of the land. Good luck and enjoy the quiz!
US Rivers Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which river is the longest in the United States?
Mississippi River
Missouri River
Colorado River
Rio Grande
2. Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?
Mississippi River
Rio Grande
Columbia River
Hudson River
3. Which river is famously associated with the city of New Orleans?
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Potomac River
Hudson River
4. Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?
Colorado River
Snake River
Arkansas River
Yukon River
5. Which river is the primary source of water for the city of Los Angeles?
Sacramento River
Los Angeles River
Colorado River
San Joaquin River
6. Which river is known for its historical significance in the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Missouri River
Columbia River
Ohio River
Snake River
7. Which river is the main tributary of the Mississippi River?
Ohio River
Missouri River
Arkansas River
Red River
8. Which river flows through the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.?
Potomac River
Hudson River
Delaware River
James River
9. Which river is known for its role in the California Gold Rush?
Sacramento River
San Joaquin River
American River
Columbia River
10. Which river is the primary waterway in the Pacific Northwest, flowing through Oregon and Washington?
Columbia River
Snake River
Willamette River
Fraser River
