Parts Of A River Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 8 parts of a river
A
Source course confluence tributary mouth ,drainage basin,watershed,estuary
2
Q
What is a source
A
The beginning or start of a river
3
Q
What is a course
A
The route a river takes to the sea
4
Q
What is a confluence
A
The point at which two rivers or streams join together
5
Q
What is a tributary
A
A stream or smaller river that flows into a larger stream or river
6
Q
What is the mouth of a river
A
The point where a river comes to the end, usually when entering the sea
7
Q
What is the drainage basin
A
The area of land drained by a river
8
Q
What is the watershed
A
The area of high ground which separates two drainage basins
9
Q
What is the estuary
A
The part of a river mouth that is tidal
