Question

Study the map of Rhine waterways and answer the questions that follow:

1. Name the country in which most of Rhine river lies.
2. Name two countries whose industrial areas are connected by river Rhine.
3. Why is river Rhine world’s most heavily used waterway?

Answer 1

1. A major portion of the River Rhine flows through Germany.
2. The River Rhine links the industrial regions of two countries:
   1. Germany
   2. France
3. The River Rhine is the most intensively used waterway in the world because it connects important industrial areas, including the Ruhr coalfield, which is a well-developed manufacturing centre.