drainage basin Flashcards

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1
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what is the source?

A

where a river starts

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2
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what is a tributary?

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a smaller river that flows into the main channel

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3
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what is a confluence?

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the point where two rivers join

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4
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what is a mouth?

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the end of a river - usually where the river flows into the sea

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5
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what is the watershed?

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the area between 2 drainage basins

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what is a river channel?

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an area which contains flowing water confined by banks

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what is a drainage basin?

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the area of land drained by a river

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