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watershed

the land that water flows across, under, or through on its way to a river

<p>the land that water flows across, under, or through on its way to a river</p>
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deposition

rivers and streams carry and deposit (put down) sediment (little rocks and pebbles)

<p>rivers and streams carry and deposit (put down) sediment (little rocks and pebbles)</p>
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headwaters

small streams that flow down a mountain and collect together to begin a river

<p>small streams that flow down a mountain and collect together to begin a river</p>
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divide

the top of a mountain or high hills that separate where water flows

<p>the top of a mountain or high hills that separate where water flows</p>
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tributary

small streams, rivers, or creeks that flow into a big river

<p>small streams, rivers, or creeks that flow into a big river</p>
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main stem

a big or large river

<p>a big or large river</p>
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river mouth

the part of the river that opens or flows into a larger body of water

<p>the part of the river that opens or flows into a larger body of water</p>
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floodplain

the land on each side of a river that holds water when it floods (water gets to high)

<p>the land on each side of a river that holds water when it floods (water gets to high)</p>
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sediment

sand, rocks, small pebbles and soil that gets washed or moved down river

<p>sand, rocks, small pebbles and soil that gets washed or moved down river</p>
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elevation

The height of land above sea level

<p>The height of land above sea level</p>
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runoff

water that flows on the ground; you usually see it during a rain storm

<p>water that flows on the ground; you usually see it during a rain storm</p>