Question

Approximately how much fresh water, equivalent to rainfall, do rivers carry annually over the land surface?

• A. 10 cm
• B. 15 cm
• C. 25 cm
• D. 35 cm

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 25 cm

• The basic function of the rivers is to convey surplus rain water from land to sea.

• Annually the rivers carry fresh water, equivalent to 25 cm of rain, evenly distributed over the whole land surface.

• The point of origin of the river is known as - Source