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Drainage Basin

The area of land drained by a river and its tributaries

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Source

Where the river begins

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Channel

Where the river flows

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Tributary

A small river or stream that joins a larger river

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Mouth

Where the river meets the sea

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Confluence

The point at which two rivers meet

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Watershed

The area of highland (mountains) forming the edge of a river basin. Acts as a wall.

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