How does a stream turn into a river?

Answer 1

With other streams or tributaries joining, a stream's flow of water increases until it can be considered a river.

For example, the mighty Mississippi starts out as a trickle of water near the Canadian border. Many similar trickles begin to join it and the flow increases.

Answer 2

Some tributaries join as a trickle and others with a roar.

Answer 3

Small streams flow downhill from the source of a river. They join other streams and get bigger and flow until they become part of a river.

Answer 4

All a matter of opinion. A stream is a small river and a river is a big stream

Answer 5

It is called a tributary ... How do small streams become part of the river? They join together.

Answer 6

Tributaries.