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What is the term for the point where a river enters the sea, lake, or estuary?

ASource

BCourse

CBed

DMouth

Answer:

D. Mouth

Read Explanation:

  • The path river takes, is known as Course.

  • The streams which pin it along the course are known as Tributaries.

  • The channel within which river flows is known as Bed.

  • The point of entry of river into the sea or lake or estuary is called Mouth.

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