River Basins and Water on Earth 2

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What is a river basin?

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A river basin is the area of land where all the water that drains off of it goes into a specific river or stream.

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What is the drainage area of a river called?

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River basin.

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What is infiltration in the context of water movement?

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Infiltration is the process by which water soaks down through the soil.

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What is a confluence?

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A confluence is where two or more streams or rivers meet.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is land that water flows over and through, leading to a river or stream.

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What is a tributary?

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A tributary is a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger river.

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What is an estuary?

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An estuary is a coastal area where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is groundwater?

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Groundwater is water that is found underground in the cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rock.

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