Parts Of A River Flashcards
1
Q
Drainage Basin
A
area of land drained by a river
2
Q
catchment area
A
area within the drainage basin
3
Q
watershed
A
edge of Highland surrounding a drainage basin. it marks boundary between 2 drainage basins
4
Q
source
A
beginning of a river
5
Q
confluence
A
point where 2 rivers join
6
Q
tributary
A
stream or small river which joins a larger stream or river
7
Q
mouth
A
point where the river comes to an end usually into the sea
