Rivers Flashcards

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What is a permanent river?

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Located in humid climates- rainfall exceeds evaporation rate. They flow all year-empty into larger water bodies

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What is a periodic river?

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Found in arid climates- evaporation is greater than precipitation. Only in the rainy season- does not reach sea

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What is an episodic river?

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Only flows after heavy rain. Found where there is low rainfall.

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What is an exotic river?

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Begin in areas of high rainfall. Flows to dry regions.

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