Exploring Rivers

A Grade 3 social studies worksheet about rivers, their features, and importance.

Grade 3 Social studies GeographyRivers

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Exploring Rivers

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What is a River?

A river is a natural flowing watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, sea, lake or another river. Rivers are an important part of our Earth's geography and provide many benefits to people and animals.

1. A river is a natural flowing .

2. Rivers usually flow towards an ocean, sea, or .

3. Rivers provide many benefits to people and .

1. What is the starting point of a river called?

Mouth

Source

Bank

Bed

2. Which of these is NOT a part of a river?

Tributary

Waterfall

Ocean

Meander

Look at the diagram below showing parts of a river. Label the parts you know.

1. Rivers always flow uphill.

True

False

2. Rivers can be used for transportation.

True

False

1. Name two ways animals use rivers.

2. Why are rivers important to people?