Drainage Basins Flashcards
1
Q
what is a drainage basin?
A
the part of the hydrological cycle which happens on land
2
Q
Tributary
A
a small river which joins a main river
3
Q
Source
A
where the river starts (usually in upland areas)
4
Q
Mouth
A
where the river flows into the lake/sea
5
Q
Confluence
A
The point where a river joins
6
Q
separation of drainage basins
A
they are separated by a boundary called a water shed. They’re ridges of high land - water falling either side of these ridges will go into different drainage basins
