Let's solve the problem step by step.
Task:
Label the parts of a river in the diagram using the given terms:
SOURCE, TRIBUTARY, RIVER BED, MOUTH
The diagram shows a cross-section of a river flowing from mountains to a body of water (like a lake or sea). There are four numbered points (1, 2, 3, 4) with blank boxes next to them that need to be labeled correctly.
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Step-by-step Analysis:
1.
Point 1: Located at the top of the mountain where the river begins.
- This is the
source of the river — where the water originates (e.g., from snowmelt, springs, or rainfall).
-
✔ So, label
1 → SOURCE
2.
Point 2: At the end of the river, where it flows into a larger body of water (like a lake or ocean).
- This is the
mouth of the river — where it ends.
-
✔ So, label
2 → MOUTH
3.
Point 3: A smaller stream joining the main river from the side.
- This is a
tributary — a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river.
-
✔ So, label
3 → TRIBUTARY
4.
Point 4: The bottom surface over which the river flows.
- This is the
river bed — the channel or bottom of the river.
-
✔ So, label
4 → RIVER BED
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Final Answer:
-
1 → SOURCE
-
2 → MOUTH
-
3 → TRIBUTARY
-
4 → RIVER BED
Now, place these labels in the corresponding boxes next to the numbers on the diagram.
✔ Completed labeling:
```
[ SOURCE ] [ TRIBUTARY ]
\ /
\ /
\ /
\ /
\ /
\ /
V
[ RIVER BED ]
|
|
[ MOUTH ]
```
(Note: The exact positioning of boxes depends on the original layout, but based on the diagram, the labels go as follows:)
- Box near
1 →
SOURCE
- Box near
2 →
MOUTH
- Box near
3 →
TRIBUTARY
- Box near
4 →
RIVER BED
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Summary:
-
Source: Where the river starts (top of the mountain)
-
Tributary: Smaller stream feeding into the main river
-
River Bed: The bottom of the river channel
-
Mouth: Where the river ends and flows into a larger body of water
✔ All parts are now correctly labeled!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of parts of a river worksheet.