Importance of Rivers - General Awareness

Importance of Rivers

Rivers carry nutrients and areas around the earth. It plays an important role in the water cycle of rivers and acts as a drainage channel for surface water. This leaves about 75% of the Earth’s surface.

Rivers provide food and habitat for many living things on earth.

In addition, rare trees and plants grow along the rivers. Otters, ducks, and beavers build houses along the river.

Plants such as Buller and reeds grow along the river.

Some animals use the river for food and drink. Birds like Kingfishers eat small fish from the river. 

Animals such as deer, lions, and elephants drink water from rivers. Animals like bears fish from rivers.

The Deltas River is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Mammals, birds, and insects use the delta for their homes and food.

Provides rivers, routes, and travel routes for trade, exploration, and recreation.

The valleys and plains near the rivers provide fertile soil. Farmers in arid areas irrigate their crops with water from nearby rivers.

Rivers serve as an important source of energy. At the beginning of the industrial era, shops, mills, and factories were built near rivers where electric machines could use water. Steep rivers are used to power hydropower plants and their water turbines.

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