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The Brahmaputra River originates in the Himalayas and flows 1,800 miles through China, India, and Bangladesh, joining the Ganges River before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. Known for seasonal flooding and fertile soil, it supports agriculture and wildlife, including the endangered Ganges river dolphin. The river also exhibits a rare tidal bore phenomenon, where waves travel upstream against the current.
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The Brahmaputra River is a major river in South Asia, flowing through China, India, and Bangladesh. It originates in the Himalayas in Tibet, where it is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo, and travels approximately 1,800 miles (2,900 kilometers) before joining the Ganges River in Bangladesh and emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
The Brahmaputra River is known for its powerful flow and seasonal flooding, which enriches the soil in the surrounding plains, making it a vital region for agriculture. The river supports millions of people and is home to diverse wildlife, including the endangered Ganges river dolphin.
However, the Brahmaputra River faces challenges such as erosion, flooding, and water disputes between countries. Efforts to address these issues include flood control measures and international agreements on water sharing.
Fun fact: The Brahmaputra River is one of the few rivers in the world that exhibits a rare phenomenon called a "tidal bore," where tidal waves travel upstream against the river’s current!
How long is the Brahmaputra River?
1,000 miles1,800 miles2,500 miles3,000 miles
Where does the Brahmaputra River originate?
Himalayas in TibetRocky MountainsAndes MountainsAtlantic Ocean
What is the Brahmaputra River known for?
Seasonal flooding and fertile soilBeing the shortest river in the worldHaving no wildlifeFlowing through only one country
What is one challenge facing the Brahmaputra River?
Reduced water levelsErosion and floodingIncreased rainfallImproved water quality
What is the fun fact about the Brahmaputra River?
It is the longest river in the worldIt exhibits a tidal bore phenomenonIt has no fish speciesIt flows through only one country
Which endangered species is found in the Brahmaputra River?
Amazon River dolphinGanges river dolphinMekong giant catfishPink river dolphin
Which river does the Brahmaputra join before emptying into the Bay of Bengal?
Ganges RiverMekong RiverAmazon RiverMississippi River
What is a rare phenomenon exhibited by the Brahmaputra River?
It freezes completely in winterIt has tidal bores where waves travel upstreamIt disappears undergroundIt flows backward
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