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Land and Nature - Rivers & Waterways

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course
course
[noun]

the path or direction along which something moves or travels

Ex: The ship changed its course to avoid the storm. 
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current
current
[noun]

the flow or movement of water or a liquid in a specific direction

Ex: The ocean current carried the boat further out to sea than they had anticipated. 
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dam
dam
[noun]

a huge wall built to keep water from entering an area or to contain and use it as a power source to produce electricity

Ex: The dam controls the river’s water level. 
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deposit
deposit
[noun]

a layer of matter that has been accumulated, particularly by a body of water

Ex: The geologist discovered a rich deposit of gold in the mountains. 
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to flood
to flood
[Verb]

(of a river) to become filled and overflown with water and spread it onto the surrounding lands

Ex: When the snow melted rapidly, the river flooded, inundating low-lying areas. 
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lake
lake
[noun]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

Ex: A small island in the middle of the lake was home to a variety of birds. 
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mouth
mouth
[noun]

the place where a river or stream flows into a larger body of water

Ex: The river's mouth opens into the sea. 
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mud
mud
[noun]

earth that has become wet

Ex: After the rain, the backyard was covered in thick mud, making it challenging to walk without slipping. 
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pond
pond
[noun]

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

Ex: The tranquil pond reflected the colors of the surrounding trees and sky, creating a picturesque scene. 
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pool
pool
[noun]

a small, shallow body of water, typically calm and isolated

Ex: The pool formed in the lowland after the storm. 
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reservoir
reservoir
[noun]

a lake, either natural or artificial, from which water is supplied to houses

Ex: The city's reservoir, nestled in the hills, stores water from nearby rivers and supplies it to thousands of homes. 
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river
river
[noun]

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

Ex: I dipped my feet in the cool water of the river. 
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bridge
bridge
[noun]

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

Ex: They crossed the bridge to reach the other side of the river. 
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canal
canal
[noun]

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

Ex: The ship sailed through the canal, heading toward the harbor. 
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channel
channel
[noun]

a wide stretch of water that connects two larger areas of water, particularly two seas

Ex: The English Channel separates the United Kingdom from continental Europe, serving as one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world. 
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source
source
[noun]

the place where a river or stream begins

Ex: We visited the source of the river. 
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spring
spring
[noun]

a place where a natural flow of water comes up from the ground

Ex: The hikers stopped to refill their bottles at a fresh spring in the valley. 
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stream
stream
[noun]

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

Ex: The stream runs through the forest and into the lake. 
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waterfall
waterfall
[noun]

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

Ex: They hiked for hours to reach the breathtaking waterfall hidden in the forest. 
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floodgate
floodgate
[noun]

a barrier or gate used to control the flow of water through a channel or sluice

Ex: The engineers opened the floodgate to release excess water. 
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millstream

a small flowing body of water that drives a water wheel for operating machinery

Ex: The old mill stood beside the millstream. 
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