5 Questions
What is the area drained by a single river system called?
Drainage basin
What separates two drainage basins?
Water divide
What is the major difference between Himalayan and Peninsular rivers?
Source of origin
What characterizes most of the Himalayan rivers?
Perennial flow
What do the Himalayan rivers carry in their upper courses?
Huge loads of silt and sand
Test your knowledge of drainage systems and river basins with this quiz. Learn about the formation of river systems and how smaller streams merge to form larger rivers that drain into bodies of water. Gain a deeper understanding of drainage basins and their significance in geography and environmental studies.
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