Rivers begin at high points like mountains and hills, where water starts flowing downhill. As the water flows, it joins with other streams and rivers, eventually running into oceans or lakes. All the streams and rivers in a watershed are connected and drain into the same body of water. Over time, rivers erode and deposit soil as they flow, constantly changing the landscape by carving paths and building up land through deltas. Rivers play an important role by transporting water, organisms, and nutrients while providing habitats and power.