Rivers terminology Flashcards
1
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drainage basin
A
the area of land drained by a river
2
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catchment area
A
the area within the drainage basin
3
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watershed
A
the edge of highland surrounding a drainage basin- it makes the boundary between two drainage basins
4
Q
source
A
the beginning or start of a river
5
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confluence
A
the point at which two rivers or streams join
6
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tributary
A
a stream or smaller river which joins a larger stream or river
7
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mouth
A
the point where the river comes to the end, usually when entering the sea
