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ECS SCIENCE
Earth's changing surface
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Runoff | water that runs over the Earth's surface rather than soaking into the ground |
| Delta | a landform that forms along the mouth of a river when the river slows down and sediment is deposited. |
| Alluvial Fan | Occurs when a river leaves a mountain range |
| River | A large stream |
| Tributary | A smaller river or stream that runs into a larger river |
| Drainage basin | the source where rivers and tributaries get their water |
| Divide | The high ground that divides one drainage basin from another |