Delaware River

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is the Delaware River?Forms the border between New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
2. How long is the Delaware River?282 miles (454 km)
3. How big is the Delaware River?13,539 square miles (35,070 km2)
4. What is the population relying on river for drinking water?Approximately 17 million people
5. What is the key historical event?George Washington's crossing in 1776, leading to the Battle of Trenton

Estuary: A partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea.
Watershed Management: The process of planning, developing, and implementing the management of water resources in a river basin.
Interstate Agency: An organization created by agreement between two or more states to manage a shared resource or issue.