Parts Of A River Flashcards
1
Q
Main river channel
A
This is where the river flows
2
Q
Confluence
A
The part at which two rivers meet
3
Q
Mouth of the river
A
Where a river meets the sea
4
Q
Source
A
Where the river begins
5
Q
Watershed
A
The area of high land forming the edge of the river basin
6
Q
Tributary
A
A small river or steam that joins a larger river
7
Q
Drainage basin
A
This is the area of land drained by the river tributaries.
