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What is the origin of the Pampero wind?
What is the origin of the Pampero wind?
Which wind is known for being cold and humid?
Which wind is known for being cold and humid?
What type of rivers in Argentina discharge into the sea?
What type of rivers in Argentina discharge into the sea?
Which region does the Sudestada wind affect?
Which region does the Sudestada wind affect?
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What happens to rivers in Argentina that do not have an exit?
What happens to rivers in Argentina that do not have an exit?
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What is a defining characteristic of exoreicas cuencas?
What is a defining characteristic of exoreicas cuencas?
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Where are exoreicas cuencas commonly located?
Where are exoreicas cuencas commonly located?
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What type of water feature do endoreicas cuencas flow into?
What type of water feature do endoreicas cuencas flow into?
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Which cuencas are characterized by water courses that disappear due to evaporation?
Which cuencas are characterized by water courses that disappear due to evaporation?
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Which of the following is an example of an exoreicas cuenca?
Which of the following is an example of an exoreicas cuenca?
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Where does the water system originate?
Where does the water system originate?
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Which winds impact the water system?
Which winds impact the water system?
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What direction does the water flow in the system?
What direction does the water flow in the system?
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What additional source of water is mentioned in the document?
What additional source of water is mentioned in the document?
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Why is the water system considered important?
Why is the water system considered important?
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What primarily contributed to the formation of lake basins in Argentina?
What primarily contributed to the formation of lake basins in Argentina?
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Which river does not flow through the Plata Basin?
Which river does not flow through the Plata Basin?
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What is the significance of the Plata Basin?
What is the significance of the Plata Basin?
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Where does the Paraná River primarily flow?
Where does the Paraná River primarily flow?
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Which river is a left tributary of the Paraná River?
Which river is a left tributary of the Paraná River?
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Which part of a river typically has the steepest gradient?
Which part of a river typically has the steepest gradient?
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What is the term for the bottom of a river?
What is the term for the bottom of a river?
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How is the amount of water a river carries referred to?
How is the amount of water a river carries referred to?
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Which of the following can be a source of river water?
Which of the following can be a source of river water?
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What are the two possible formations at the mouth of a river?
What are the two possible formations at the mouth of a river?
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Study Notes
Drainage Basins (Cuencas)
- Drainage basins are areas of land that drain into a common body of water, like a river, lake, or ocean.
- There are three types of drainage basins:
- Exoreic: These basins drain water to an ocean. The rivers of the Buenos Aires and Patagonian regions flow to the Atlantic Ocean.
- Endoreic: These basins drain water into inland bodies of water, like lakes, or they dry up. The water may remain in a lake or swamp.
- Areic: These basins have water courses that disappear due to evaporation or infiltration.
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Test your knowledge on drainage basins and their types with this quiz. Explore the differences between exoreic, endoreic, and areic basins, and understand their significance in relation to bodies of water. Perfect for geography enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of hydrology.
