Rivers - Drainage Basin. Flashcards
1
Q
What is a source?
A
Where the river starts
2
Q
What is a tributary?
A
A small stream that joins a bigger one.
3
Q
What is a confluence?
A
The point where 2 streams meet
4
Q
What is a water shed?
A
The edge of a river basin.
5
Q
What is a mouth?
A
The end of a river where it joins the ocean.
6
Q
What are the features of a drainage basin?
A
Source
Tributary
Confluence
Watershed
7
Q
What is a drainage basin?
A
The area drained by a river and its tributaries
