geomorphology definitions Flashcards
1
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drainage density
A
area drained by river system
2
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catchment area
A
collection area of rainwater in lakes, rivers or resovors
3
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confluence
A
junction of two rivers or streams
4
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water shed
A
area of high ground
5
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water shed
A
area of high ground between two separate drainage basins
6
Q
inter fluve
A
ridges seperating tributaries or streams in drainage basins
7
Q
source
A
place where river begins
8
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river mouth
A
where river flows into sea or lake
9
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through flow
A
lateralflow of water in soil zone
10
Q
water table
A
upper level of ground water
11
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base flow
A
ground water that seeps into river when water table is above the river bed
12
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