Major Rivers And Their Tributaries Study Cards

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Amazon River

The largest river in South America, flowing through Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and several other countries. It has numerous tributaries, including the Negro, Madeira, and Tapajós Rivers.

Nile River

The longest river in Africa, flowing through eleven countries, including Egypt, Sudan, and Uganda. Its major tributaries include the White Nile and the Blue Nile.

Yangtze River

The longest river in Asia and the third-longest in the world, flowing through China. Its tributaries include the Min, Wu, and Han Rivers.

Mississippi River

One of the longest rivers in North America, flowing through the United States. Its major tributaries include the Missouri and Ohio Rivers.

Ganges River

A transboundary river of the Indian subcontinent, flowing through India and Bangladesh. Its major tributaries include the Yamuna and Brahmaputra Rivers.

Danube River

The second-longest river in Europe, flowing through ten countries. Its tributaries include the Drava, Sava, and Tisza Rivers.

Mekong River

A major river in Southeast Asia, flowing through six countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Its tributaries include the Tonle Sap and Bassac Rivers.

Volga River

The longest river in Europe, flowing through Russia. Its major tributaries include the Oka, Kama, and Don Rivers.

Rhine River

A major river in Europe, flowing through six countries, including Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Its tributaries include the Moselle and Main Rivers.

Congo River

The second-longest river in Africa, flowing through several countries, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola. Its major tributaries include the Kasai and Ubangi Rivers.

Yenisei River

One of the longest rivers in Asia, flowing through Russia and Mongolia. Its major tributaries include the Angara and Selenge Rivers.

Murray-Darling River

Australia's longest river system, flowing through several states. Its major tributaries include the Darling and Murrumbidgee Rivers.

Amur River

A major river in East Asia, forming the border between Russia and China. Its major tributaries include the Zeya and Bureya Rivers.

Tocantins River

A major river in Brazil, flowing through the states of Goiás, Tocantins, and Pará. Its major tributaries include the Araguaia and Maranhão Rivers.

Orinoco River

One of the longest rivers in South America, flowing through Venezuela and Colombia. Its major tributaries include the Meta and Apure Rivers.

Lena River

One of the longest rivers in Asia, flowing through Russia. Its major tributaries include the Vitim and Aldan Rivers.

Mackenzie River

Canada's longest river, flowing through the Northwest Territories. Its major tributaries include the Peace and Slave Rivers.

Niger River

The principal river of West Africa, flowing through several countries, including Nigeria, Niger, and Mali. Its major tributaries include the Benue and Kaduna Rivers.

Marañón River

The main source of the Amazon River, flowing through Peru. Its major tributaries include the Ucayali and Huallaga Rivers.

Yukon River

A major river in North America, flowing through Alaska and Canada. Its major tributaries include the Tanana and Porcupine Rivers.

Ob River

One of the major rivers in Russia, flowing through Siberia. Its major tributaries include the Irtysh and Tom Rivers.

Paraná River

A major river in South America, flowing through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Its major tributaries include the Paraguay and Uruguay Rivers.

Salween River

A major river in Southeast Asia, flowing through China, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its major tributaries include the Mekong and Irrawaddy Rivers.

Indus River

A major river in South Asia, flowing through Pakistan and India. Its major tributaries include the Jhelum and Chenab Rivers.

Brahmaputra River

A transboundary river in South Asia, flowing through China, India, and Bangladesh. Its major tributaries include the Dibang and Subansiri Rivers.

Tigris River

A major river in the Middle East, flowing through Turkey, Iraq, and Iran. Its major tributaries include the Diyala and Great Zab Rivers.

Euphrates River

One of the longest rivers in Western Asia, flowing through Turkey, Syria, and Iraq. Its major tributaries include the Balikh and Khabur Rivers.

Colorado River

A major river in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Its major tributaries include the Green and Gila Rivers.

Columbia River

A major river in North America, flowing through the United States and Canada. Its major tributaries include the Snake and Willamette Rivers.

Murray River

Australia's longest river, flowing through several states. Its major tributaries include the Darling and Murrumbidgee Rivers.

Zambezi River

A major river in Southern Africa, flowing through several countries, including Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. Its major tributaries include the Kafue and Luangwa Rivers.

São Francisco River

A major river in Brazil, flowing through several states. Its major tributaries include the Grande and Paracatu Rivers.

Magdalena River

The principal river of Colombia, flowing through the country from south to north. Its major tributaries include the Cauca and Nechí Rivers.