-River water is used for both domestic and industrial use.
-Navigable rivers are used as transportation routes in many parts of the world.
-Some rivers are dammed and their water utilized for generation of H.E.P.
-Some river mouths provide part authorities especially in their rias and estuaries which are
exploited for part development.
-River water is used for irrigation of crops thus increasing food production.
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