River Flooding Flashcards
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What is a source
A
Where the river starts
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What is a watershed
A
An area of highland forming the edge of the river basen
2
Q
What is a tributary
A
A stream or small river that flows into the main river
3
Q
What is a channel
A
Where the river flows
4
Q
What is the mouth
A
Where the river flowers into the lake or the sea
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Q
What is a river basen
A
The area of dry land drained by the river
6
Q
What are meanders
A
They are big bends in the river
7
Q
What causes a river to flood
A
Heavy rainfall soaks into the ground causing the rivers or lakes to overflow
