Rivers of the world
I can explain what a river is and give examples of different rivers in the world.
Rivers of the world
I can explain what a river is and give examples of different rivers in the world.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Rivers carry water from high places such as mountains to a sea, ocean or lake.
- There are rivers on every continent, and some of the biggest rivers are the Nile and the Amazon.
Keywords
River - A river is a natural stream of water that flows through land and empties into a body of water such as a sea or lake.
Source - The source is the start of a river.
Mouth - The mouth of a river is where it enters the sea or a lake.
Common misconception
There aren't any rivers in Antarctica.
There are rivers in every continent. Rivers in Antarctica are frozen or beneath a sheet of ice.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
the start of a river in a hill or mountain
where a river enters the sea or a lake
the direction a river flows
