Clearwater river (river type)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/clearwater-river-river-type

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is the Clearwater river (river type)?1,060 km (660 miles)
2. What is the Clearwater river (river type) known for?Hydroelectric power generation, agricultural irrigation, and significant recreational tourism
3. What is the location?Flows through Idaho, United States
4. What is the source?Mountainous regions of central Idaho, United States
5. What makes the Clearwater River so clear?The rocks and soil in its basin keep the water clean, and the fast flow carries away dirt. The clear water lets sunlight reach the bottom, helping plants grow.
6. Where does the Clearwater River start and where does it end?The Clearwater River begins in the mountains of north-central Idaho, where snow melts and rains feed it. It travels about 1,060 kilometers and joins the Columbia River near Lewiston, Idaho.

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