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Smaller streams that flow into rivers are called tributaries. These tributaries contribute to the overall flow and volume of the main river.
A stream that branches into many smaller streams is called a "tributary system" or "drainage network." These smaller streams, often referred to as tributaries, flow into a larger stream or river, contributing to its overall water flow. This branching pattern is essential for watershed management and can impact local ecosystems.
Small streams and rivers that flow into larger ones are called tributaries. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean.
Sometimes streams will run into lakes; usually smaller lakes
Tributaries contribute to the river in the early stage. Where a river forms a Delta the smaller rivers which branch out are Distributaries.
The streams and smaller rivers that feed into a main river are called tributaries. Tributaries contribute water, sediment, and nutrients to the main river, enhancing its flow and ecological diversity. Together, they form a river system, which is crucial for the surrounding environment and ecosystems.
The process where bits of rock in streams get smaller and rounder is a form of erosion. The force of the water going across the rocks forms the shapes of the rocks and slowly makes them smaller.
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The network formed by a river and its smaller streams is known as a river system or a watershed. The watershed includes all the land area that drains into the river and its tributaries, with smaller streams feeding into larger ones before finally reaching the main river.
The process of bits of rock getting smaller and rounder in streams is called abrasion. It occurs as the rocks get continuously moved and collide with each other and the streambed, wearing away their edges and corners. Over time, this results in smoother and more rounded rocks.