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... > social science subjects > geography > Earth science > physical geography > geomorphology > rivers
... > other subjects > natural sciences > Earth science > physical geography > geomorphology > rivers
... > social science subjects > geography > geographic features > water features > running water > rivers
... > social science subjects > geography > Earth science > physical geography > geomorphology > surface water > rivers
... > other subjects > natural sciences > Earth science > physical geography > geomorphology > surface water > rivers
... > social science subjects > geography > geographic features > water features > surface water > rivers

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rivers  

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  • Rivers, or large natural waterways, have been used by man since prehistoric times. Remains of early man, such as those found by Louis Leakey in Kenya, have often been located in or near what had been river beds, as have pieces of flints used by prehistoric man during the Stone Age. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Rivers]

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