What do you call the beginning of the river?

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2007-02-13 11:14:08 · 4 answers · asked by Manny 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography

The head waters.

2007-02-13 11:19:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

It depends on where the river is. Usually the beginning is called the source. Melting snow or ice coming off of mountain can be the source.

2007-02-13 11:49:27 · answer #2 · answered by Duh 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋

It's normally called the 'source'.

2007-02-13 11:16:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Also called riverhead or headwaters.

2007-02-13 11:20:30 · answer #4 · answered by eks_spurt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋