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- A river is a naturally flowing water body containing freshwater.
- It flows towards a big water body such as an ocean or sea.
- Water in the river comes through various sources.
- They are important for transportation, irrigation, drinking water, and generating electricity.
- Many species of plants and animals rely on rivers for their habitat and survival.
- Some rivers like Ganges in India have cultural and religious significance for local communities.
- They carry water and nutrients to areas all around the earth.
- They play quite an important part of the water cycle.
- They provide leisure as well as adventure like water sports.
- Rivers are the backbone of human civilization.