Question 1: In which state will you find this crystalline river?
- Florida
- Utah
- Nevada
Answer: Florida
Fact: The Rainbow River, located in north-central Florida, stretches 5.7 miles and is fed by Rainbow Springs, one of the state’s largest first-magnitude springs. This spring releases up to 600 million gallons of clear water each day. Recognized for its ecological importance and natural beauty, the river is designated both as an Aquatic Preserve and an Outstanding Florida Waterway.
Question 2: Rainbow Springs was formerly known as …
- Prism Springs
- Blue Spring
- Rainbow Fountain
Answer: Blue Spring
Fact: Rainbow Springs was originally known as Blue Spring until the 1930s, when the name was changed to distinguish it from several other Florida springs sharing the same name. The Seminole people called it Wekiwa Creek.
Question 3: Which type of water has a low concentration of dissolved salts?
- Brackish water
- Fresh water
- Seawater
Answer: Fresh water
Fact: Fresh water is commonly found in rivers, lakes, ponds, streams, and underground aquifers. It is characterized by having a salinity below 0.5 parts per thousand (ppt), or less than 1,000 parts per million (ppm) of dissolved salts.