Drainage Basin Flashcards
1
Q
Define source
A
The start of a river
2
Q
Define watershed
A
The edge of a drainage basin
3
Q
Define main river
A
The main river of surface run off
4
Q
Define drainage basin
A
The whole area that is drained by a river
5
Q
Define mouth
A
The point at which the water flows into the sea or a lake
6
Q
Define tributary
A
A smaller river or stream joining the main river
7
Q
Define confluence
A
A point at which two rivers meet
