Geography - Rivers Flashcards
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What is the Source and Mouth of a River Channel?
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The Start and End of a River Channel
2
Q
What are tributaries?
A
Smaller river channels flowing into the main channel. Tributaries increases discharge and energy in the river channel leading to faster laminar flow of water.
3
Q
What is the confluence?
A
The point at which two channels join together
4
Q
What is a floodplain?
A
A flat area of land created by erosion and for flooding
5
Q
Difference between laminar and turbulent flow?
A
Laminar Flow: Found near the mouth and is faster due to less collision against smaller sediment
Turbulent Flow: Found near the source and is slower due to water colliding with larger sediment
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