14. River Processes

Question 1

River discharge

Answer 1

the volume of water flowing in the river.

Question 2

River velocity

Answer 2

the speed at which the water flows.

Question 3

Drainage basin

Answer 3

the entire area drained by a river and its tributaries.

Question 4

Watershed

Answer 4

the areas of high ground that separate each drainage basin.

Question 5

Source

Answer 5

the beginning or start of a river.

Question 6

Course

Answer 6

the path the river flows along to the sea.

Question 7

Tributary

Answer 7

a smaller river that joins a bigger river.

Question 8

Confluence

Answer 8

the point where two or more rivers join.

Question 9

Estuary

Answer 9

part of the river mouth that is tidal.

Question 10

What river drainage pattern looks like a tree? What is an example of this pattern?

Answer 10

Dendritic Pattern, River Shannon

Question 11

What river drainage pattern comes down from central mountain apex + example?

Answer 11

Radial pattern, e.g Twelve Pins, Co.Mayo

Question 12

What river drainage pattern has tributaries at 90 degree angles + example?

Answer 12

Trellised pattern, e.g Rivers Bandon, Lee and Bkackwater

Question 13

What river drainage pattern has a chaotic/ disorganised appearance + example?

Answer 13

Deranged pattern, e.g Connemara