Last name meaning Ferris: This is an Anglicization of the Old Gaelic name O' Fearghusa - a compound of the Gaelic O (meaning grandson or male descendant) and the personal name Fergus, composed of the elements fear - a man and gus - vigour or force...
How is a Confluence Formed? When any 2 bodies of water meet, they form a confluence. Where Can a Confluence Be Found? In every part of the world, rivers, streams and other bodies of water meet and the waters combine. Famous Confluences Niagara River and Lake Ontario, Canada Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, USA
Water Flow Terms. The Terms and Definitions below are courtesy of the USGS Water Science Glossary of Terms. Discharge - the volume of water that passes a given location within a given period of time. Usually expressed in cubic feet per second or cfs. Gage Height - the height of the water surface above the gage datum (zero point).