Geography Terms

Front

Where a river begins, usually in the mountains.

Back

Upper Course

Front

The part of the river where it flows more slowly and begins to form meanders. The river is wider and deeper than at the source.

Back

Middle Course

Front

The part of a river that is closest to its mouth.

Back

Lower Course

Front

The place where a river begins.

Back

Source

Front

A place where water flows over a vertical drop in the river.

Back

Waterfall

Front

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

Back

Tributary

Front

An area of land where a river splits into smaller rivers before it meets the sea.

Back

Delta

Front

The place where a river meets the ocean.

Back

Mouth