What are the characteristics of a river basin?

Characteristics of the river basin:

• Drainage basin – the area of land drained by a river.
• Catchment area – the area within the drainage basin.
• Watershed – the edge of highland surrounding a drainage basin that marks the boundary between two drainage basins.
• Source – the beginning or start of a river.
• Confluence – the point at which two rivers or streams join.
• Tributary – a stream or smaller river which joins a larger stream or river.
• Mouth – the point where the river comes to the end, usually when entering a sea

Further Reading:

• What are the Parts of a River Called?
• The Major Indian River Systems