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What is the name for the channel within which a river flows?

ASource

BCourse

CBed

DMouth

Answer:

C. Bed

Read Explanation:

  • The point of origin of the river is known as - Source

  • The path river takes, is known as Course.

  • The streams which pin it along the course are known as Tributaries.

  • The channel within which river flows is known as Bed.


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