Chapter 2, Drainage Basins and river processes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Valley?
A
The area of land forming the edge of a basin
2
Q
What is the Source?
A
Where a river begins
3
Q
What is the Mouth
A
The end of the river, where it meets the sea
4
Q
What is a River Basin?
A
It is where the river flows
5
Q
Drainage Basin
A
The area of land that is drained by a river and its tributaries
6
Q
Erosion
A
To move and pickup something in a river flow
7
Q
Transportation
A
To move a object from one place to another
8
Q
Depositation
A
When something is dropped in a river flow
9
Q
In which part of a river does erosion happen?
A
Erosion happens at the upper course and middle course
10
Q
In which part of the river does depositation happen?
A
Depositation happens at the middle course and lower course
