Details Title: ABEKA 5 Geography Description: Bodies of Water Total Flash Cards: 20 Created: 09/28/2008 15:35:50		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Geography Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Bay Definition A part of a body of water smaller than a sea that reaches into the land, generally with a wide opening. Term Gulf Definition A part of an ocean or sea that reaches into the lad. Term Harbor Definition A sheltered place where ships may anchor safely. Term Strait Definition A narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water. Term Canal Definition A mand-made channel. Term Lake Definition A large body of water surrounded by land. Fed by rivers or smaller streams that flow into them. Term River Definition A large stream of fresh water flowing over the land. Term Source Definition The beginning of a river is called its _______. Term Tributary or Branch Definition A river or creek that flows into a larger river. Term Mouth Definition The place where the river lows into a larger body of water, such as a lake, bay or ocean. Term Delta Definition The land deposited at the mouth of a river. Term River Valley Definition The low land through which a river flows is called a river valley. Term River Basin Definition All the land drained by a river and its branches. Term Riverbed Definition The bottom of a river over which the water flows. Term Downstream Definition The direction in which a river flows. Term Upstream Definition The direction from which a river flows. Term Current Definition The movement of a stream of water. Term Rapids Definition A part of a river where the current is swift. Term Waterfall Definition When water tumbles over a cliff it forms a ______________ Term Rivers are important for Definition irrigation, transportation, and energy.