Deutsch: Kanal / Español: Canal / Português: Canal / Français: Canal / Italiano: Canale /

A channel is the section of the stream that contains the main flow.

In the context of the environment, a "channel" can refer to a natural or man-made passageway for water, such as a river, stream, or canal. Channels can vary in size and shape, and they can be found in many different types of environments, including mountains, forests, deserts, and urban areas.

Here are a few examples of how "channel" might be used in the context of the environment:

• The Amazon River is the largest channel in the world, with a total length of over 6,400 kilometers (4,000 miles).

• The Panama Canal is a man-made channel that allows ships to pass between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, bypassing the long and dangerous journey around the southern tip of South America.

• In arid regions channels are often used to divert water from one location to another, in order to irrigate crops or provide water for other purposes.