top of page

Most Rivers

Do Not Flow South

2.jpg

Many people believe that most rivers flow south, but this is actually a misconception. Rivers flow from higher elevations to lower elevations, which means they can flow in any direction: north, south, east, or west, depending on the topography of the land.


Here are a few examples of rivers that flow in different directions:

  • The Nile River in Africa flows north from the mountains in central Africa to the Mediterranean Sea.

  • The Mississippi River in the United States flows south from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.

  • The Amazon River in South America flows east from the Andes Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean.

  • The Columbia River in North America flows west from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.

Geographical features like mountains, valleys, and plains dictate the direction a river will take. Rivers follow the path of least resistance, moving from higher elevations to lower ones.


Sources: National Geographic, Britannica, World Atlas

3.jpg
2.jpg
facts.png
FACTS YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN
gruen-effect.jpg
Nature

A New Dance in the Skies

gruen-effect.jpg
ACCIDENTAL INVENTIONS

From Moldy Hay to Life-Saving Medicine

gruen-effect.jpg
UNUSUAL INTERESTS OF NOBILITY

The Locksmith King Who Loved Gadgets and Maps

gruen-effect.jpg
SAYINGS

"Goodnight Sleep Tight"

gruen-effect.jpg
INSECTS

Caring for Monarchs

gruen-effect.jpg
THE HUMAN BODY

The Human Eye Can Distinguish ...

popular.png
POPULAR NOW
gruen-effect.jpg
FOOD & DRINK

Bubbles & Blockchain

gruen-effect.jpg
Enchanting Landscapes

Waterfall Wonderland

gruen-effect.jpg
INVENTIONS

From Holy Water to Hot Snacks

gruen-effect.jpg
ENTERTAINMENT

Red Lipstick

gruen-effect.jpg
Money

The Vatican's Unique ATMs

gruen-effect.jpg
Legends

The Knights of Yore

gruen-effect.jpg
ANIMALS

The Ageless Wonder

gruen-effect.jpg
ANIMALS

Polar Bear's Aren't White?!

bottom of page