USA Rivers Quiz: 45 Quiz Questions and Answers about the American Rivers

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How much do you know about the rivers of the United States of America? Take our USA Rivers Quiz and find out!

This quiz tests your knowledge of the major rivers of the USA, including the Mississippi, Missouri, Colorado, and Hudson.

We’ve also included several trivia questions on the history and geography of the USA’s rivers.

So dive in and see how much you know about America’s waterways!

This American River quiz is made of 4 rounds and includes trivia questions, MCQ, true or false as well as a free printable picture quiz.

Round 1: USA Rivers Trivia Questions

1. What is the longest river in the USA?
2. In which US state can you find the Yukon River?
3. How many states does the Delaware River flow through (+1 bonus point for the names of the states)?
4. In which state can you find the Cape Fear River?
5. Which pilot successfully landed a passenger plane on the Hudson River in 2009?
6. Which river does the Ambassador Bridge cross?
7. What is the oldest river in the United States?
8. Which US river is dyed in green for St Patrick’s Day?
9. Which river carved the Grand Canyon?
10. In which country does the Columbia River start?
11. What are the two rivers flowing through New York City?
12. In which state can you find the mouth of the Mississippi River?
13. Which river flows through Tampa, FL?
14. Which river does the Brooklyn Bridge cross?
15. Which colour is the used in this river name “_____ River of the South”?

Round 1: USA Rivers Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the longest river in the USA? Missouri River
2. In which US state can you find the Yukon River? Alaska
3. How many states does the Delaware River flow through (+1 bonus point for the names of the states)? 4 (New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware)
4. In which state can you find the Cape Fear River? North Carolina
5. Which pilot successfully landed a passenger plane on the Hudson River in 2009? Sully Sullenberger
6. Which river does the Ambassador Bridge cross? Detroit River
7. What is the oldest river in the United States? The New River in West Virginia
8. Which US river is dyed in green for St Patrick’s Day? Chicago River
9. Which river carved the Grand Canyon? Colorado River
10. In which country does the Columbia River start? Canada
11. What are the two rivers flowing through New York City? Hudson River and East River
12. In which state can you find the mouth of the Mississippi River? Louisiana
13. Which river flows through Tampa, FL? The Hillsborough River
14. Which river does the Brooklyn Bridge cross? The East River
15. Which colour is used in this river name “_____ River of the South”? Red

Round 2: USA Rivers Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is the Colorado River?
   1. 450 miles
   2. 1,050 miles
   3. 1,450 miles
   4. 2,050 miles
2. Which one of the following states is not home to the Colorado River?
   1. Nevada
   2. Dakota
   3. Arizona
   4. California
3. Which one of the following rivers can be found in Michigan?
   1. Edisto River
   2. Elwha River
   3. Connecticut River
   4. Detroit River
4. How many rivers are there in the United States?
   1. Over 5,000
   2. Over 50,000
   3. Over 150,000
   4. Over 250,000
5. In which state is the source of the Mississippi River?
   1. Missouri
   2. New Mexico
   3. Texas
   4. Minnesota
6. Which one of the following rivers can be found in Florida?
   1. Haw River
   2. Kissimmee River
   3. Klamath River
   4. Kootenai River
7. Which one of the following bridges crosses the Hudson River?
   1. New River Gorge Bridge
   2. Chesapeake Bay Bridge
   3. Sunshine Skyway Bridge
   4. George Washington Bridge
8. In which US city can you find the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge?
   1. Philadelphia
   2. Dallas
   3. Houston
   4. Phoenix
9. In which city can you find the Schuylkill River?
   1. Philadelphia
   2. Orlando
   3. Burlington
   4. Boston
10. Which river is not located in Massachusetts?
    1. Charles River
    2. Merrimack River
    3. Deerfield River
    4. Brazos River

Round 2: USA Rivers Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. How long is the Colorado River? 1,450 miles
2. Which one of the following states is not home to the Colorado River? Dakota
3. Which one of the following rivers can be found in Michigan? Detroit River
4. How many rivers are there in the United States? Over 250,000
5. In which state is the source of the Mississippi River? Minnesota
6. Which one of the following rivers can be found in Florida? ​​Kissimmee River
7. Which one of the following bridges crosses the Hudson River? George Washington Bridge
8. In which US city can you find the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge? Dallas
9. In which city can you find the Schuylkill River? Philadelphia
10. Which river is not located in Massachusetts? Brazos River

Round 3: American Rivers True or False Quiz Questions

1. The Rio Grande flows through the US.
2. The Columbia river goes through the state of Oregon.
3. The Chuitna River is in Alaska.
4. The mouth of the Brazos River is in the Atlantic Ocean.
5. The flow of the Chicago River was reversed by engineers.
6. The Missouri River flows through Nebraska.
7. The original London Bridge can be found in Arizona.
8. The Seven Mile Bridge in Florida crosses a river.
9. Joaquin Phoenix has a brother called River.
10.  The Arkansas River goes through Tulsa.

Round 3: American Rivers True or False Quiz Questions and Answers

1. The Rio Grande flows through the US. True
2. The Columbia river goes through the state of Oregon. True
3. The Chuitna River is in Alaska. True
4. The mouth of the Brazos River is in the Atlantic Ocean. False, it’s in the Gulf of Mexico
5. The flow of the Chicago River was reversed by engineers. True
6. The Missouri River flows through Nebraska. True
7. The original London Bridge can be found in Arizona. True
8. The Seven Mile Bridge in Florida crosses a river. False
9. Joaquin Phoenix has a brother called River. True
10.  The Arkansas River goes through Tulsa. True

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Round 4: USA Rivers Picture Quiz

Round 4: USA Rivers Picture Quiz Answers

1. Hudson River
2. Colorado River
3. Rio Grande
4. Ohio River
5. Chicago River
6. Mississippi River
7. Columbia River
8. Missouri River
9. Yellowstone River
10. East River

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