(R) Drainage Basins Flashcards
1
Q
the watershed
A
an imaginary line where water flows into different river systems, often on a hilltop
2
Q
the sea
A
where the river flows into
3
Q
source (of the streams)
A
the start of the river, often in upland hilly areas with higher rainfall
4
Q
tributaries
A
a river channel that flows into another, larger river channel
5
Q
confluences
A
the point where 2 river channels meet
6
Q
mouth of the river
A
where the river meets the sea
7
Q
drainage basin
A
the area from which a river gains its water
