58.3k views
16 votes
How are rivers made ?

2 Answers

4 votes

Answer:

A river is created when water moves from higher elevation to lower elevation. It usually goes downhill, and can join with other rivers. The river ends when it flows into an ocean.

I hope this helps!

User Troore
by
4.2k points
9 votes

Answer:

Rivers usually begin in upland areas, when rain falls on high ground and begins to flow downhill. They always flow downhill because of gravity. They then flow across the land - meandering - or going around objects such as hills or large rocks.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hope this helps!