1. A river is a body of water that flows across the land.
2. The beginning of a river is called the headwaters.
3. As a river flows down, other smaller rivers called tributaries join it and it becomes bigger.
4. The bottom of the river is called the bed.
5. The edges of the river are called the banks.
6. Usually, the river stays in its channel but sometimes, after heavy rains, the river overflows its banks and there is a flood.
7. At other times, during the summer or during a drought, some rivers dry up completely, or people can walk on the riverbed.
8. The river usually flows fastest near the middle.
9. The place where the river meets the larger body of water is the end of the river and is called the mouth.
10. Sometimes rivers flow very fast over rocks. These areas, which are called rapids, are dangerous for boats. And sometimes, rivers flow over cliffs forming waterfalls.
11. Rivers are very important for civilization. They provide water for drinking and irrigation. As well, they were important routes for transportation in the past.
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