Drainage Basin Key Terms Flashcards
1
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Valley
A
An area with higher ground on either side. Where a river runs though.
2
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Floodplain
A
The land either side of the river which may flood if the river overflows.
3
Q
Mouth
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Where the river ends and meets the sea
4
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Confluence
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The meeting point of two rivers.
5
Q
Tributary
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Smaller rivers meeting a main one
6
Q
Watershed
A
Imaginary outline of a river basin. An area of higher ground.
7
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River Basin
A
The area inside the watershed where all rain will collect into a river.
8
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Source
A
Where the river starts.
