rivers- drainage basin Flashcards
1
Q
what is the watershed?
A
an imaginary line that separates one drainage basin from the next
2
Q
whats the source?
A
the starting point of a river, such as a spring
3
Q
whats the mouth?
A
the endpoint where the river flows into a bigger body of water, such as an ocean
4
Q
whats a tributary?
A
a smaller river that flows into a larger river
5
Q
Whats a confluence?
A
where multiple rivers merge and become one river
6
Q
whats a drainage basin?
A
a sloped area of land which water drains into a river
