Definition |
Examples of Rivers |
A river is a large, natural stream that flows across the surface of the land.
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Fox River runs through Illinois and Wisconsin
Nile River is the longest river in the world the Amazon River in South America |
Characteristics and Features
- usually ends its journey in an ocean or sea
- usually freshwater
- begins at higher grounds, called the source
How are rivers formed?
Rivers begin at their source in higher ground such as mountains or hills, where rain water or melting snow collects and forms tiny streams.
Fun Facts
- Rivers are found on every continent and on nearly every kind of land.
- Some rivers flow all year round.
- Rivers may be only a few miles long, or may span much of a continent.