Asked by ashish adhikari on Jun 20, 2024

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The area of origin of a river is the:

A) headwater
B) mouth
C) tributary

Headwater

The source or furthest point upstream of a river or stream, where the water is typically clean and cold, emanating from springs or melting snow.

  • Learn about the changes in river parameters like discharge, velocity, and sediment grain size from its origin to the delta.
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Jung-Yu ChangJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The area of origin of a river, where it begins or originates, is known as the headwater.