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Unit 2
Our natural environment
You have learnt that there are many rivers in Mauritius and Rodrigues. The rivers are
important features of our natural environment.
D. Rivers and river valleys
1. Give one reason why rivers are important features of our natural environment.
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2. Name three features of a river that you have learnt in Grade 3.
a. _____________________________________.
b. _____________________________________.
c. _____________________________________.
Complete the diagram by identifying and naming the features
A, B and C.
Activity 2.8
I remember:
The place where a river starts is known as its source.
The place where a river enters the sea is known as its mouth.
Sometimes along the course of rivers, there are spectacular waterfalls.
A
B
C