Question

match each river with its description.
euphrates river jordan river nile river
body of water description
blank this river forms part of the border between jordan and israel.
blank this river is especially important to the country of egypt. it flows northward through the country and into the mediterranean sea.
blank this river runs through iraq, flowing towards the persian gulf. it is close to the tigris river.

Explanation:

1. For the description "This river forms part of the border between Jordan and Israel", the Jordan River is known to form the border between Jordan and Israel.
2. For the description "This river is especially important to the country of Egypt. It flows northward through the country and into the Mediterranean Sea", the Nile River is a major river in Egypt that flows north to the Mediterranean.
3. For the description "This river runs through Iraq, flowing towards the Persian Gulf. It is close to the Tigris River", the Euphrates River runs through Iraq and is near the Tigris River, flowing towards the Persian Gulf.

Answer:

• Body of Water: Jordan River; Description: This river forms part of the border between Jordan and Israel.
• Body of Water: Nile River; Description: This river is especially important to the country of Egypt. It flows northward through the country and into the Mediterranean Sea.
• Body of Water: Euphrates River; Description: This river runs through Iraq, flowing towards the Persian Gulf. It is close to the Tigris River.