River Names
Longest river in the U.S.
smaller river that empties into bigger one
branch/tributary
where do rivers begin?
usually high in the mountains
What is a port
busy harbor used by ships, city
Border between TX and MX
Rio Grande River
body of water ships can use
Waterway or route
When the river reaches flat land.
What happens to the soil when it floods?
It is rich soil and helps farming
Helped create the the Grand Canyon
Colorado River
river's beginning
source
People build dams to create ...
electricity / water power
What is a river that overflows?
flood
Border between US and Canada
St. Lawrence
soil washed in a river
silt
What is the Grand Coulee Dam a part of?
The Columbia River
What is the side of a river called?
Riverbank
Known for industries
Ohio River
what is a river mouth?
Atlantic Ocean and Great Lakes
Deltas are formed by built up silt over time