10 Questions
What are small rivers sometimes referred to as?
Creek, brook, and rivulet
What is a river?
A natural flowing watercourse on the earth's land surface
What happens to some rivers at the end of their course?
They flow into the ground or become dry
What is an example of a specific name for a small river in some parts of the United States?
Run
What is the minimum length for a river system to be included in the list of longest rivers on Earth?
1000 kilometers
Where does a river usually flow towards?
Another waterbody at a lower elevation
Which factor(s) contribute to the uncertainty in determining the precise meaning of 'river length'?
Both the identification of the source and the mouth
What did some scientists claim about the length of the Amazon river in 2007 and 2008?
It is longer than the Nile when considering the river plus the adjacent Pará estuary and the longest connecting tidal canal
What is the coastline paradox mentioned in the text?
The phenomenon where the length of a coastline depends on the scale of measurement used
What did a peer-reviewed article published in 2009 conclude about the length of the Nile and the Amazon?
The Nile is longer
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