River defintions Flashcards
what’s the definition of water shed?
boundary between two drainage basins
what’s the definition of Source?
where the river begins
what’s the definition of Tributaries
small streams
what’s the definition of confluence?
where two or more rivers join
what’s the definition of river mouth?
a common outlet where a river meets a lake or the sea
what’s the definition of throughfall
water fallen from obstacles reaching the ground
what’s the definition of interception?
when rain is blocked by trees or bush etc..
what’s the definition of transpiration?
plants release water vapor to atmosphere
what’s the definition of Infiltration?
water enters into the soil
what’s the definition of surface runoff?
when water flows over a surface
what’s the definition of percolation?
water moving through the ground
what’s the definition of throughflow?
infiltrated water flowing down hill through upper soil
what’s the definition of ground water flow?
infiltrated water flowing downhill through rocks
