The hydrological cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Drainage basin/catchment area
A
area where when water falls, it drains directly to a river
2
Q
watershed
A
marks the boundaries of a river basin
3
Q
source
A
start of a river, usually form saturated moorlands >rivulets > source
4
Q
confluence
A
where 2 or more rivers meet
5
Q
tributary
A
small rivers that join the main river
6
Q
mouth
A
end of a river, usually flows into a lake or reservoir
