River Ecosystem Lecture 9: Hydrosphere and Lithosphere
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What is the definition of a river basin?

  • The area where a river meets the ocean
  • The portion of land drained by a river and its tributaries (correct)
  • The point where a river splits into smaller streams
  • The part of a river with the fastest flow

    • What does a river basin encompass?

  • The point where water flows into the ocean
  • Only the water within the river
  • Only the main river
  • All the land surface drained by many streams and creeks (correct)

    • What is the final destination of the water in a river basin?

  • Waterfall
  • Estuary (correct)
  • Ocean
  • Lake

    • What does a river basin eventually send its water to before reaching the ocean?

    <p>Estuary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a river?

    <p>To connect different parts of a river basin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a river basin and a watershed?

    <p>A river basin includes all the water that drains to a large river, while a watershed refers to a smaller area draining to a smaller stream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of evapotranspiration in the water cycle?

    <p>To lose moisture directly from water surfaces or vegetation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does drainage density indicate in a drainage basin?

    <p>The length of all rivers in a drainage basin divided by the area of the drainage basin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of a river?

    <p>Where a river starts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by interception in the context of water flow?

    <p>'Interrupting' the flow of water to the ground by trees and other plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does throughflow represent in the movement of water?

    <p>The movement of water through the soil towards the river channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does groundwater flow refer to in the context of a river basin?

    <p>The movement of water through the rock layer towards the river channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of surface runoff in a river basin?

    <p>Water flowing directly overland to the river (overland flow)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by tributary in relation to a river?

    <p>A smaller stream/river which flows into a larger one</p> Signup and view all the answers

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