Rio Grande
Definition
The Rio Grande is one of the principal rivers in the south-central United States and northern Mexico. It flows from south-central Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico, serving as part of the natural border between U.S. and Mexico.
Analogy
Think about Rio Grande like your school's boundary line - it clearly defines where your school property ends, just like how Rio Grande delineates parts of U.S.-Mexico border.
Related terms
River Basin: An area drained by a river and its tributaries. The Rio Grande has its own river basin, known as the Rio Grande Basin.
Transboundary Waterbody: A waterbody (like a river) that crosses or forms international boundaries. The Rio Grande is an example because it forms part of the border between U.S. and Mexico.
Fluvial Processes: These are processes related to rivers and streams, including erosion, transportation, and deposition. These processes have shaped the course of the Rio Grande over time.
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