How well do you know:- The Thames? Can you navigate your way from source to sea?

Question 1

The start of a river is called the? A Tomato B Mouth C Source D Spring

The start of a river is called the? A Tomato B Mouth C Source D Spring

£100

Question 2

The river Thames is how long? A 344 km B 505 km C 375 km D 244 km

The river Thames is how long? A 344 km B 505 km C 375 km D 244 km

£200

Question 3

A stream that joins the river is called a…? A Tributary B Side stream C Tribune D Brook

A stream that joins the river is called a…? A Tributary B Side stream C Tribune D Brook

£300

Question 4

The longest river in the world is the river? A Amazon B Nile C Thames D Yellow River

The longest river in the world is the river? A Amazon B Nile C Thames D Yellow River

£500

Question 5

A bend in a river is called a ……? A Curve B Bank C Slip off slope D Meander

A bend in a river is called a ……? A Curve B Bank C Slip off slope D Meander

£1,000

Question 6

What is the difference in height between High & Low Water? A 7 yards B 5 meters C 7 meters D 3 meters

What is the difference in height between High & Low Water? A 7 yards B 5 meters C 7 meters D 3 meters

£2,000

Question 7

How many different sorts of fish are in the Thames? A 38 B 160 C 124 D 66

How many different sorts of fish are in the Thames? A 38 B 160 C 124 D 66

£4,000

Question 8

Which sea does the Thames flow into? A The North sea B The Atlantic C The Sargasso sea D The Baltic sea

Which sea does the Thames flow into? A The North sea B The Atlantic C The Sargasso sea D The Baltic sea

£8,000

Question 9

Which country does the Chinese Mitten Crab come from? A Japan B China C France D Thailand

Which country does the Chinese Mitten Crab come from? A Japan B China C France D Thailand

£16,000

Question 10

Which of these will you NOT find in the Thames? A Seahorse B Shark C Canada Goose D Eel

Which of these will you NOT find in the Thames? A Seahorse B Shark C Canada Goose D Eel

£32,000

Question 11

The Thames Barrier was built to…? A Prevent London Flooding B As a tourist attraction C Make a secret army base D Because we could

The Thames Barrier was built to…? A Prevent London Flooding B As a tourist attraction C Make a secret army base D Because we could

£64,000

Question 12

The tide on the river Thames comes in A Once a day B Three times a day C Once every two days D Twice a day

The tide on the river Thames comes in A Once a day B Three times a day C Once every two days D Twice a day

£125,000

Question 13

The source of the Thames is in which range of hills? A The Mendips B The Cotswolds C The Chilterns D The Malvern

The source of the Thames is in which range of hills? A The Mendips B The Cotswolds C The Chilterns D The Malvern

£250,000

Question 14

Which of these types of flood is not going to happen on the Thames? A Tidal Surge B Heavy rainfall C Drain overflow D Snow melt

Which of these types of flood is not going to happen on the Thames? A Tidal Surge B Heavy rainfall C Drain overflow D 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 visit D Full of wildlife

The River Thames is A Drinking water for millions B A major transport route C A wonderful place to visit D Full of wildlife

£1,000,000