River Basins Flashcards

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1
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What’s the source

A

Where the river starts

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2
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What’s a drainage basin

A

Area drained by a river and its watershed

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3
Q

What are tributaries

A

Streams or rivers that flow into one big river

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4
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What’s the confluence

A

Where 2 tributaries join

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5
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What’s the mouth of the river

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Where the river ends

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