Drainage Basin keyterms Flashcards
1
Q
Mouth?
A
Where the river meets the sea
2
Q
Tributary?
A
A small river or stream that joins a larger river
3
Q
Confluence?
A
The point where two rivers meet
4
Q
River channel?
A
This is where the river flows
5
Q
Source?
A
Where water emerges from a spring and the river begins its journey
6
Q
Watershed?
A
The imaginary line around the outside of a drainage basin
7
Q
Drainage basin
A
The area drained by a river and its tributaries
