A River System/ Drainage Basin Flashcards
1
Q
Source
A
The start of a river
2
Q
Mouth
A
Where a river joins the sea
3
Q
Tributary
A
A small stream that joins a larger river
4
Q
Meander
A
A sweeping bend in a river
5
Q
Confluince
A
The point where 2 rivers join
6
Q
Watershed
A
The boundary between 1 drainage basin and another
7
Q
Drainage basin
A
The area of land drained by a river system
