River flooding Flashcards
1
Q
river basin
A
an area of dried land drained by a main river and its tributaries
2
Q
source
A
the beginning of the river
3
Q
water shed
A
the boundary or edge of a river basin.{usually on high ground}
4
Q
channel
A
a length of water joining two larger areas of water
5
Q
mouth
A
the end of the river
6
Q
tributary or tributaries
A
small rivers which flow into the main river
