Indian Drainage: Basics

Drainage

  •  The flow of water through a well-defined channel is known as drainage.

Drainage Network

  • The network of rivers and tributaries is called a drainage system.
  • Factors affecting the drainage system
    • Geological period
    • Nature and structure of rocks
    • Topography
    • Slope of landform
    • Amount of water flow
    • Periodicity of water flow
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