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FG Geography Chp 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How are rivers compared (4 ways)? | length, navigability, discharge, drainage area |
| tributary | rivers that feed other rivers |
| river system | the main river and all of its tributaries |
| drainage basin | an area drained by the main river and its tributaries |
| lakes | bodies of water completely surrounded by land |
| seas | bodies of water connected to the ocean and at least partially enclosed by land |
| harbors | sheltered body of deep water next to a shore |
| What is the longest river in the U.S.? | Mississippi River |
| What is the longest river in the world? | Nile River |
| How have rivers played a central role in history? | cities were settled along rivers to provide transportation, food and water |
| Wetlands | areas of stagnant (standing) water and is a habitat for wildlife |