Rivers

What is a bend in the river called?

• Tributary

• Confluence

• Meander

• Mouth

A smaller river that runs into the main river is called a...

The river flows fastest on the ...

The river flows slowest on the...

What is the end of the river called?

• Tributary

• Confluence

• Mouth

• Source

What is the beginning of the river called?

• Tributary

• Confluence

• Mouth

• Source

What is a floodplain?

• When two or more rivers or streams merge to form a single channel.

• The location where a river begins.​

• An area of land next to a river that experiences flooding during heavy rainfall.​

• A smaller stream or river that flows into a larger main stem river.​

What is an example of hard engineering?

• River straightenning

• Flood zoning

• Dams ​

  and ​

  reservoirs​

• Flood warnings and preparation ​

What is an example of soft engineering?

• Flood warnings and preparation ​

• River straightening and dredging ​

• Dams ​

  and ​

  reservoirs​

• Flood zoning

A confluence is ....

• A smaller stream or river that flows into a larger main stem river.​

• An area of land next to a river that experiences flooding during periods of heavy rainfall.​

• When two or more rivers or streams merge to form a single channel.​

• The location where a river begins.​