Drainage Basin Flashcards
1
Q
Define Drainage Basin
A
Area of land drained by a river and its tributaries
2
Q
Define source
A
Where a river starts, usually in a upland area such as a mountain
3
Q
Define mouth
A
Where a river flows into the sea or lake
4
Q
Define confluence
A
The point where two rivers meet
5
Q
Define tributary
A
A smaller river or stream that joins a main river.
6
Q
Define watershed
A
An area of high ground which separates two or more river systems.
7
Q
Define meander
A
A bend or curve in a river
8
Q
What is the most common shape for a drainage basin?
A
A dendritic shape.
