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River sources are the rain falling on high ground. Sometimes the runoff flows into streams that flow into rivers. Other times the streams run into lakes that outflow from the lakes is the source of the river. The Nile river is an example of a lake sourced river.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoJust rain that hits the first (highest) land will collect, erode the ground and form streams. Streams will take the quickest route downwards and further carve into the land gradually turning into rivers...
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∙ 10y agoScientists say that rivers and streams begin in the mountains
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∙ 8y agoFrom sources, usually on mountains
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Where does most rivers start?
Usually at the top of mountains, they start off as streams. Then the streams join together and get bigger, wider, and eventually they turn into rivers.
Do all rivers start at the top of a mountaintop?
NO. There are many rivers that begin in countries that have no mountains. Rivers ofter start from a spring that feeds a creek that then joins with other creeks or streams to become a river.
Average rainfall of rivers and streams?
Rivers and streams occur in every climate in the world.
What regions have fast-moving rivers and streams?
what region has fast moving rivers and streams
How many rivers does Cyprus have?
there are 35 streams if you search for are there rivers in Cyprus it will say 35 streams but give 26 rivers :D
Streams all come together at a?
Streams join together to become rivers. Then the water from the rivers and streams will eventually run into the ocean or a lake.
What is the difference between streams and rivers and ponds and lakes?
Streams and rivers flow down a long path and ponds and lakes stay in one place and not flowing like streams and rivers.
Which of the falowing is not true of both streams and rivers?
Both streams and rivers can be considered the trunk of a river system.
What primary consumers live in streams and rivers?
one main primary consumer in streams and rivers are FISH
Why do most rivers have wider channels than streams?
Streams are merely tributaries of rivers. A river is the wider channel into which smaller creeks, streams and rivers flow. (Streams do not flow out of rivers.) Streams carry water from higher sources, emptying into the river. As more streams empty into a river, it tends to become broader, simply because of the greater volume of water it is carrying.
Are rivers and streams saltwater?
No.
How are rivers in the great basin different from most other rivers?
Small streams flow into rivers and the rivers flow to bigger rivers.
