FG Geography Chp 2 Word Scramble
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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 |
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