Nepean 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.

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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. What is the location?South-west and west of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2. What is the scientific name?N/A (River)
3. What is the Nepean River and where does it start?The Nepean River is a long river in New South Wales, Australia. It starts in the Southern Highlands near Robertson, about 100 km south of Sydney.
4. Why is the Nepean River important for Sydney's water?The river feeds the Nepean Reservoir, which supplies clean drinking water to many people in Sydney.

Perennial River: A river characterized by continuous flow throughout the year, independent of seasonal variations.
Water Catchment Area: The geographical region from which surface runoff and groundwater drain into a common river, lake, or reservoir.
Confluence: The junction where two or more rivers or streams meet and flow into one another.
Potable Water: Water that is safe for human consumption, meeting established health and quality standards.