the layer of rock that lies underneath the soil.

Where a river or stream and their surrounding wetlands meet the sea.

the low lying areas near the edge of a river that would flood if the river were to overflow.

A sloping area that lies at the bottom of a mountain or mountain range.

An area that consists mainly of trees and/or undergrowth.

The start of a stream or river. These are the upper areas of a watershed.

The curve of a stream or river

The highest point of a watershed, water runoff flows downward to the rest of a watershed’s features.

A long, narrow piece of land that is elevated and creates a quicker, angled surface for water to travel down.

A large, natural flow of water that flows into an ocean.

An upper layer of the earth where trees and vegetation grow.

An often small, flowing body of water that can connect to each other and to larger rivers within a watershed.

The heat and energy needed to melt snow and create rainfall.

A river or stream that flows into a large river or lake.

The marshy, wet terrain near a river, stream, or lake.