Key words of river Flashcards
1
Q
Source
A
The place where the river begins
2
Q
Course
A
The route river takes to sea
3
Q
Tributary
A
Small river joins large river
4
Q
Confluence
A
Point where tributary joins
5
Q
Mouth
A
Point where river enters sea
6
Q
Estuary
A
Part of river that is tidal
7
Q
Basin
A
Area of land drained by river
8
Q
Watershed
A
High ground separating one river basin from the other
