Perths waterways Flashcards
1
Q
what is tributary
A
It is a stream or a river which flows into a parent river it doesn’t flow straight into the sea
2
Q
What is Catchment
A
it is land where water from rain or snow melts drains downhill into a body of water
3
Q
What is Estuary
A
It is a semi-enclosed body of water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it and with a connection to the sea
4
Q
What is salinity
A
the saltiness of the water
5
Q
Algal Blooms
A
is the fast increase in the population of algae in the eater system. They are often green in colour
