Rivers: Drainage Basins Flashcards
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What is the source
A
Where a river begins
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What is the watershed
A
The area of high land forming the edge of a river basin
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What is the mouth
A
Where a river meets the sea
3
Q
What is the confluence
A
The point at which two rivers meet
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Q
What is the tributary
A
A small river or stream that joins a larger river
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Q
What is the channel
A
This is where the river flows
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Q
What is the drainage basin
A
This is the area of land drained by a river and its tributaries
