Key Terms Of A River Flashcards
To Be Able To Define All Of The Key Terms Of A River
1
Q
What is the Mouth of a river?
A
The Mouth of a river is where a river ends its journey flowing into the sea or lake.
2
Q
What is the Source of a river?
A
The Source of a river is the area in which the river begins.
3
Q
What is the Confluence of a river?
A
The Confluence of a river is where two rivers join.
4
Q
What is the Watershed of a river?
A
The Watershed of a river is the boundary between two Drainage Basins marked by a ridge of high land.
5
Q
What is the Tributary of a river?
A
The Tributary of a river is a smaller river that joins a larger river.
