River drainage basin Flashcards
1
Q
Drainage Basin
A
An area drained by a river and its tributaries
2
Q
Mouth
A
Where a river finishes
3
Q
Source
A
Where a river starts
4
Q
Tributary
A
A small river which joins a larger river
5
Q
Confluence
A
Where two rivers meet
6
Q
Watershed
A
An area of high ground which separates two drainage basins
