Based on the text provided in the "River Reading Comprehension" worksheet, I can now answer the questions:
1.
Where do most rivers begin?
- According to the text: "Most rivers begin on high ground, like on mountains or hills."
- The correct answer is:
on high ground
2.
Where do streams collect more water from?
- According to the text: "Small streams form and gradually get bigger as they collect more water from the rain and join other streams."
- The correct answer is:
the rain
3.
The bottom of a river is called...
- According to the text: "The bottom of a river is called the bed..."
- The correct answer is:
the bed
4.
Write a sentence explaining why people need to be careful near rivers.
- According to the text: "You have to be very careful when near a river. If you fall in, you can be carried away downstream by the strong current. This is when the river pulls away under the surface of the water. It is very dangerous."
- A suitable sentence would be: People need to be careful near rivers because if they fall in, the strong current can pull them under the water and carry them away downstream, which is very dangerous.
These answers are all directly supported by the information provided in the reading passage.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of parts of a river worksheet.
