drainage basins Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the source?
A
where the river starts
2
Q
What is the watershed?
A
the dividing line between two drainage basins
3
Q
What is a drainage basin?
A
an area of land drained by a river and its tributaries
4
Q
What is a tributary?
A
a river or stream flowing into a larger river
5
Q
What is the mouth?
A
where the river meets the sea or a lake
6
Q
What is a confluence?
A
where two rivers join
