Question 260 of 350 · Landscape and climate
Where does the Rhone flow into?
Wohin fliesst die Rhone?
Correct answer: C
Why
The Rhone flows from Valais through Lake Geneva and then south through France into the Mediterranean.
Common mistakes
- B: into the Atlantic
- The Rhone flows south, not west to the Atlantic.
- D: into the Black Sea
- The Inn flows into the Black Sea via the Danube, not the Rhone.
Topic
Large European rivers have their source in the Swiss Alps. That is why Switzerland is also called the water tower of Europe. The water from Switzerland flows into different seas. More than 5 percent of Europe's drinking water reserves are in Switzerland. Switzerland uses the water of its rivers and lakes to produce a lot of electricity in hydroelectric power stations.
Switzerland at a glance · Landscape and climate
Sources
Official question of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.