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Key Information

Rio Grande

Type River
Discharge Volume Up to 964,000 cubic feet a second
Length 1,896 miles
States along the River Colorado, New Mexico & Texas in the United States, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León & Tamaulipas in Mexico

Learning Point

  • The Rio Grande is a major river flowing through the southwestern US and northern Mexico. It forms part of the US-Mexico border and supports millions of people and animals. It’s vital for water, agriculture, fishing, and tourism, and is home to diverse wildlife.

Project

  • Draw a picture of the Rio Grande and some of the animals that live along it.
  • Overview
  • Drainage Basin
The Rio Grande
By Andreas F. Borchert, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
Drainage Basin of the Rio Grande
By Kmusser – Own work, Elevation data from SRTM, drainage basin from GTOPO [1], U.S. stream from the National Atlas [2], all other features from Vector Map., CC BY-SA 3.0, Link

Location

Located in United States & Mexico

Fun Facts

  • The Rio Grande is one of the longest rivers in North America.
  • It forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico.
  • The Rio Grande is home to a variety of animals, including fish, birds, and mammals.
  • The Valley of the river is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches and warm weather.

Past Lessons

128 September 9, 2024 (North America)
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