Gilgit 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/gilgit-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. How long is the Gilgit River?Gupis-Yasin, Ghizer, Gilgit, Juglot, Bunji
2. What is the location?Gilgit-Baltistan region, Pakistan
3. What is the primary tributary of?Indus River
4. Where does the Gilgit River meet the Indus River?The Gilgit River meets the Indus River near the towns of Juglot and Bunji. This spot is where three big mountain ranges meet.
5. Why is the Gilgit River important for farmers?The river gives water for irrigation, so farmers can grow wheat, barley, and fruits in the mountain valleys.

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