The River Drainage Basin Flashcards
1
Q
Source
A
The area in which a river begins
2
Q
Mouth
A
Where a river ends its journey flowing into the sea or lake
3
Q
Tributary
A
A smaller river that joins a larger river
4
Q
Confluence
A
The point where two rivers join
5
Q
Watershed
A
The boundary between two drainage basins marked by a ridge of high land
6
Q
Drainage Basin
A
The area which is drained by a river and it tributes
