River from Mountain to Sea
Water begins high in the mountains and flows downhill. It joins into a river that grows wider and empties into the sea.
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Age 9: open this week
Browse Age 9In the picture
- Badge 1 sits on the snowmelt pool on the mountain.
- Badge 2 sits on the narrow stream flowing downhill.
- Badge 3 sits on the wide river in the valley.
- Badge 4 sits on the river mouth where it meets the sea.
Examples
- A stream in a park after rain
- A river under a bridge near the coast
Key takeaways
- Rivers flow from high ground to lower ground.
- A river gets wider as smaller streams join it.
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