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The River Severn is the longest river in the UK (354 km)

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easysingle choice

Which is the longest river in the UK?

River Thames

River Severn

River Trent

River Clyde

Explanation

The River Severn is the longest river in the UK at 354 km. The Thames is the second-longest at 346 km.

hardsingle choice

Approximately how long is the River Severn?

215 km

280 km

354 km

410 km

Explanation

The River Severn is 354 km (220 miles) long, making it the longest river in the UK. The Thames is close behind at 346 km.

mediummultiple choice

Which TWO of the following are the longest rivers in the UK? (Select 2 answers)

River Severn

River Mersey

River Thames

River Clyde

Explanation

The River Severn (354 km) and the River Thames (346 km) are the two longest rivers in the UK. The Mersey and Clyde are much shorter.

easytrue false

The River Thames is the longest river in the UK.

True

False

Explanation

The River Thames is the second-longest river in the UK at 346 km. The River Severn is the longest at 354 km.