1. Background to Rivers Flashcards
(9 cards)
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97 per cent of the world’s water is found in…
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Seas and oceans.
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What is the water cycle also known as?
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Hydrological cycle.
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What is a Drainage Basin?
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The area of land drained by a river.
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What is a Catchment Area?
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The area within the drainage basin.
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What is a Watershed?
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The edge of highland surrounding a drainage basin. It marks the boundary between two drainage basins.
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What is the Source of a river?
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The beginning or start of a river.
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What is a Confluence?
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The point at which two rivers or streams join.
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What is a Tributary?
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A stream or smaller river which joins a larger stream or river.
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What is the Mouth of a river?
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The point where the river comes to the end, usually when entering a sea.
