Post on 31-Mar-2015
How well do you know:-How well do you know:-The Thames?The Thames?
Can you navigate your Can you navigate your way from source to sea?way from source to sea?
Question 1
The start of a river is called the?
A TomatoB MouthC SourceD Spring
The start of a river is called the?
A TomatoB MouthC SourceD Spring
£100
Question 2
The river Thames is how long?
A 344 kmB 505 kmC 375 kmD 244 km
The river Thames is how long?
A 344 kmB 505 kmC 375 kmD 244 km
£200
Question 3
A stream that joins the river is called a…?
A TributaryB Side streamC TribuneD Brook
A stream that joins the river is called a…?
A TributaryB Side streamC TribuneD Brook
£300
Question 4
The longest river in the world is the river?
A AmazonB NileC ThamesD Yellow River
The longest river in the world is the river?
A AmazonB NileC ThamesD Yellow River
£500
Question 5
A bend in a river is called a ……?
A CurveB BankC Slip off slopeD Meander
A bend in a river is called a ……?
A CurveB BankC Slip off slopeD Meander
£1,000
Question 6
What is the difference in height between High & Low
Water?
A 7 yardsB 5 metersC 7 metersD 3 meters
What is the difference in height between High & Low
Water?
A 7 yardsB 5 metersC 7 meters
D 3 meters
£2,000
Question 7
How many different sorts of fish are in the Thames?
A 38B 160C 124D 66
How many different sorts of fish are in the Thames?
A 38B 160C 124D 66
£4,000
Question 8
Which sea does the Thames flow into?
A The North seaB The AtlanticC The Sargasso seaD The Baltic sea
Which sea does the Thames flow into?
A The North seaB The AtlanticC The Sargasso seaD The Baltic sea
£8,000
Question 9
Which country does the Chinese Mitten Crab come
from?
A JapanB ChinaC FranceD Thailand
Which country does the Chinese Mitten Crab come
from?
A JapanB ChinaC FranceD Thailand
£16,000
Question 10
Which of these will you NOT find in the Thames?
A SeahorseB SharkC Canada GooseD Eel
Which of these will you NOT find in the Thames?
A SeahorseB SharkC Canada GooseD Eel
£32,000
Question 11
The Thames Barrier was built to…?
A Prevent London FloodingB As a tourist attractionC Make a secret army baseD Because we could
The Thames Barrier was built to…?
A Prevent London FloodingB As a tourist attractionC Make a secret army baseD Because we could
£64,000
Question 12
The tide on the river Thames comes in
A Once a dayB Three times a dayC Once every two daysD Twice a day
The tide on the river Thames comes in
A Once a dayB Three times a dayC Once every two daysD Twice a day
£125,000
Question 13
The source of the Thames is in which range of hills?
A The MendipsB The CotswoldsC The ChilternsD The Malvern
The source of the Thames is in which range of hills?
A The MendipsB The CotswoldsC The ChilternsD The Malvern
£250,000
Question 14
Which of these types of flood is not going to happen
on the Thames?
A Tidal SurgeB Heavy rainfallC Drain overflowD Snow melt
Which of these types of flood is not going to happen
on the Thames?
A Tidal SurgeB Heavy rainfallC Drain overflowD Snow melt
£500,000
Question 15
The River Thames is
A Drinking water for millions
B A major transport route
C A wonderful place to visitD Full of wildlife
The River Thames is
A Drinking water for millions
B A major transport routeC A wonderful place to visitD Full of wildlife
£1,000,000