Drainage basin Key terms Flashcards
1
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Drainage basin
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An area of land drained by a river and its tributaries
2
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Source
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The start of a river
3
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Mouth
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Where a river meets the sea
4
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Tributary
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A stream or small river that joins a larger river
5
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Watershed
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The boundary of a river drainage basin, usually high ground
6
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Confluence
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The point where two rivers meet
