geography 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyWater and riversGCSEAQA Created by: Katieholland09Created on: 12-04-14 13:06 hydrological cycle The hydrological cycle is also known as the water cycle 1 of 8 Drainage basin the area of land drained by a river. 2 of 8 Catchment area the area within the drainage basin 3 of 8 Watershed the edge of highland surrounding a drainage basin. It marks the boundary between two drainage basins. 4 of 8 Source The beginning or start of a river. 5 of 8 Confluence the point at which two rivers or streams join. 6 of 8 Tributary a stream or smaller river which joins a larger stream or river. 7 of 8 Mouth the point where the river comes to the end, usually when entering a sea. 8 of 8
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