The point where a river begins is called the _.
source
A smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river is known as a _.
Tributaries
The area of land drained by a river and its tributaries is called the _.
Drainage basin
The _ is the point where two rivers meet.
Confluence
The process by which water from precipitation is absorbed into the ground is called _.
infiltration
Which term describes the place where a river flows into a larger body of water?
Mouth
What is a floodplain?
A flat area near a river that may flood
What is the term for the highest point of a drainage basin?
Watershed
Distributary
A branch of a river that flows away from the main stream and does not re-join it.
It is the process by which a river adjusts to a new base level.
River Rejuvenation