Drainage basins Flashcards
1
Q
What type of system is the global hydrological cycle?
A
Closed system
2
Q
What is the river drainage basin?
A
the area surrounding the river where the rain falling on the land flows into that river
3
Q
What is the boundary of the drainage basin called and how does it work?
A
Watershed, any precipitation falling beyond the watershed enters a different drainage basin
4
Q
What type of systems are drainage basins?
A
Open
