River Basin Flashcards
1
Q
Valley
A
An area with higher ground on either side where a river runs through
2
Q
Floodplain
A
The land either side of a river which may flood if the river overflows
3
Q
Mouth
A
Where the river ends meet the sea
4
Q
Confluence
A
The meeting point of two rivers
5
Q
Tributary
A
Smaller rivers meet a main one
6
Q
Watershed
A
Imaginary outline of a river basin (an area of higher ground)
7
Q
Source
A
Where the river starts
8
Q
River basin
A
The area inside the watershed where all rain will collect into a river
