Caroní River

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/caron-river

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1. How long is the Caroní River?952 kilometers (592 miles)
2. What is the location?Bolivar State, Venezuela
3. What is the flow rank?Second most important river in Venezuela by flow
4. Where does the Caroní River start and where does it end?It begins at the Kukenan tepui in the Guiana Highlands, becomes the Caroní 182 km from its source when it meets the Yuruaní River, and then travels 770 km before joining the Orinoco River.
5. Why is the Caroní River important for Venezuela's electricity?Because it moves so fast and has a lot of water, the Caroní is used to build big dams like the Guri Dam, which makes most of Venezuela’s electricity.

Discharge Volume: The amount of water flowing through a river channel over a specific period, indicating its size and power.
Guiana Highlands: A highland region in South America, known for its unique tepuis and rich biodiversity.
Drainage Basin: The area of land where all the precipitation drains into a particular river system.
Hydroelectric Power: Electricity generated from the energy of moving water, typically through dams on rivers.