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Which term describes the river system of an area?
Which term describes the river system of an area?
- Perennial rivers
- Drainage basin (correct)
- Physical map
- Water divide
What separates two drainage basins?
What separates two drainage basins?
- Physical map
- Perennial rivers
- Water divide (correct)
- Himalayan rivers
Which rivers have water throughout the year?
Which rivers have water throughout the year?
- Himalayan rivers (correct)
- Peninsular rivers
- Drainage basins
- Physical maps
What is the area drained by a single river system called?
What is the area drained by a single river system called?
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Which two major groups are the Indian rivers divided into?
Which two major groups are the Indian rivers divided into?
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Study Notes
River Systems
- Drainage basin - refers to the river system of an area.
- Drainage divide - separates two drainage basins.
- Perennial rivers - have water flowing throughout the year.
- Drainage basin - is also called a watershed.
- Himalayan rivers and Peninsular rivers - are the two main groups of rivers in India.
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Test your knowledge on drainage systems and river basins with this quiz! Explore how small streams merge to form main rivers and ultimately drain into larger water bodies. Learn about the concept of drainage basins and enhance your understanding of this important aspect of geography.
