North America: It's Rivers

Duration: 22

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1972

Creator: Coronet Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Views the major river systems of the North American continent including their sources tributaries, and the extent of their drainage basins. Examines the economic importance of each river to its basin in terms of transportation routes and the construction of dams for power, irrigation, and drinking. Details specific problems which affect rivers including pollution and erosion., Explores the distinctive features of the major rivers of the continent, and discusses their contributions to the farming, recreation, transportation, and hydroelectric power of North America.

Complete Record: Views the major river systems of the North American continent including their sources tributaries, and the extent of their drainage basins. Examines the economic importance of each river to its basin in terms of transportation routes and the construction of dams for power, irrigation, and drinking. Details specific problems which affect rivers including pollution and erosion., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.