Rivers: Drainage Basin Vocab Flashcards
1
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Mouth
A
Where the river meets the sea.
2
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Tributary
A
A small river or stream that joins a larger river.
3
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Confluence
A
The point where two rivers meet.
4
Q
River Channel
A
This is where the river flows.
5
Q
Source
A
Where water emerges from a spring and the river begins its journey.
6
Q
Watershed
A
The imaginary line around the outside of a drainage basin.
7
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Drainage Basin
A
The area drained by a river and its tributaries.
