Rivers: A Quick Study Guide

Front

River source

Back

Starting point

Front

River mouth

Back

Where it ends

Front

Tributary

Back

Smaller river joining

Front

Delta

Back

Landform at mouth

Front

Estuary

Back

Tidal mouth

Front

River basin

Back

Drainage area

Front

Floodplain

Back

Flat area by river

Front

Meander

Back

Curved river path

Front

Oxbow lake

Back

U-shaped water body

Front

River erosion

Back

Wearing away land