River terms 0.0 / 5 ? GeographynhtcdAll LevelsCCEA Created by: olliescottholmesCreated on: 29-03-15 17:55 Spring/Source The start of a river, usually on a mountain, hill or ridge. 1 of 7 Tributary A river which joins a larger river e.g. R.Roding is a tributary of R.Thames. 2 of 7 Confluence The point at which 2 or 3 rivers meet. 3 of 7 Drainage Basin/Catchment area The area drained by a main river and its tributaries. e.g. Amazon drainage basin. 4 of 7 Water shed A ridge of high land separating two drainage basins. 5 of 7 Estuary The tidal part of the river as it flows towards the sea. 6 of 7 Mouth The point at which the river reaches the sea. 7 of 7
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