Question

What is the primary function of rivers?

• A. To provide drinking water
• B. To convey surplus rainwater from land to sea
• C. To support aquatic life
• D. To generate hydroelectricity

Answer 1

Answer:

B. To convey surplus rainwater from land to sea

• 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