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The Work of Rivers
Some Common Features
Question | Answer |
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The place where a river begins | source |
A stream or river which joins a larger river | tributary |
The place where a river enters the sea, a lake or other river | rivermouth |
That part of the river mouth which is tidal | estuary |
The total area drained by a river and its tributaries | riverbasin |
The high ground which separates one river basin from another | watershed |
The place where two or more rivers meet | confluence |
The route taken by a river between its source and its mouth | rivercourse |