Slave River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Slave River |
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| Country | Canada |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Confluence of Peace and Athabasca |
| River mouth | Great Slave Lake |
| Length | 434 km (270 mi) |
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| Basin size | 616,400 km2 (238,000 sq mi) |
The Slave River is a big river found in Canada. It starts where two other large rivers, the Peace River and the Athabasca River, meet. This meeting point is close to Lake Athabasca. From there, the Slave River flows northwards.
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The Slave River's Journey
The Slave River is about 434 km (270 mi) long. It carries a lot of water, about 3,414 m3/s (120,600 cu ft/s) on average. This makes it a very powerful river.
Where It Begins
The river begins in a special place. This is where the waters of the Peace River and the Athabasca River join together. This area is near Lake Athabasca, a large lake in Canada.
Its Path North
After starting, the Slave River flows mainly towards the north. It travels through different landscapes. Eventually, it reaches another very large lake called Great Slave Lake. This lake is one of the biggest in Canada.
Reaching the Arctic Ocean
The journey of the Slave River's water does not end at Great Slave Lake. The water from the Slave River flows into Great Slave Lake. From there, it continues its long trip. It moves into the Mackenzie River. The Mackenzie River is Canada's longest river. Finally, the water from the Slave River reaches the cold waters of the Arctic Ocean. This shows how connected all these rivers and lakes are.
Images for kids
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Portaging along the Slave River in 1900
See also
In Spanish: Río de los Esclavos para niños
