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river
Definition

A stream of water which flows in a channel from high ground to low ground and ultimately to a lake or the sea, except in a desert area where it may dwindle away to nothing. A river and all its tributaries within a single basin is termed a drainage system.

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Scope note

Scope note is not available.

Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/7244