Features of Rivers Flashcards
1
Q
What is a drainage basin?
A
An area of land drained by a river and its tributaries.
2
Q
What is the source?
A
The start of the river.
3
Q
What is the Tributary?
A
A small stream that joins a larger river.
4
Q
What is a Confluence?
A
Where a tributary meets a larger river.
5
Q
What is a Watershed?
A
The edge of a river basin.
6
Q
What is a Mouth?
A
The end of a river, usually where a river joins the sea.
