The River

A river is a natural flowing watercourse that moves continuously through the landscape, usually from higher to lower elevations. It originates from sources like springs, melting snow, or rainfall and travels across terrains, carving valleys and shaping the environment. Rivers serve vital ecological functions, providing habitats for diverse species, supplying water for ecosystems and human use, and influencing geography through erosion and sediment deposition. They eventually discharge into larger bodies of water such as lakes, seas, or oceans. Rivers are essential for sustaining life, supporting agriculture, transportation, and industry, and maintaining the health of surrounding ecosystems.