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What is the largest river?
The longest rivers the river Nile in Africa. The largest river in terms of volume is the river Amazon in south America.
What are two terms thar relate to rivers?
Tributaries and distributaries. They're branches of a river.
What place is the Volga river in terms of length?
With a length of 2,266miles (3,645 kms), the Volga River is ranked 15th of the longest rivers
Meandering and braided are words commonly used to describe what kind of physical feature?
Meandering and braided are terms commonly used to describe types of rivers or streams.
What river is the father of all rivers?
The Amazon River is often referred to as the "father of all rivers" because it is the largest river in terms of volume of water it carries and the area of land it drains. It is often called the "lifeline of the Earth" due to its significant role in the ecosystem and biodiversity of the regions it flows through.
What is the name of the junction of the Missouri River and Maria River?
The junction of the Missouri River and the Maria River is known as the confluence of the two rivers. However, the Maria River is a smaller tributary and may not always be widely recognized in various contexts. The confluence typically refers to the point where the two rivers meet, which is significant in terms of water flow and ecology.
What are the three major rivers of east Asia?
In terms of which rivers are fastest, the Mogami, Fuji, and Kuma would qualify first. In terms of the longest river, the Shinano takes first place. However, the river with the largest overall watershed is the Tono. Thus, which rivers are 'largest' depends on the criteria (though the first three listed are the best choice for the general question).
Is rivers an adjective?
No, it is not. It is a plural noun (more than one river).
How did the Confederacy protect its river systems against the Union navy?
The South's river systems were vital for each side in terms of troop and supplies transport. The Union held the upper hand on the rivers due to the size of its gunboat fleet. On the other hand, the South had no major gunboat fleets to counter the Union navy. All they could do was to resort to guerrilla warfare and use rifle fire from river banks. This rarely stopped any Union gunboat operations. Only when the Confederates could bring artillery to the river banks did they sink Union vessels. On more narrow rivers, the Rebels had a better rate of success. Notable successes were near Johnsonville on the Tennessee River and on the White River in Arkansas.
What are the rivers in canada largest to smallest?
The largest rivers in Canada, ranked from largest to smallest, are the Mackenzie River, the Saint Lawrence River, the Yukon River, and the Columbia River. The Mackenzie River is the longest, flowing through the Northwest Territories, while the Saint Lawrence River connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean. The Yukon River runs through Yukon and Alaska, and the Columbia River primarily flows through British Columbia before entering the United States. Other notable rivers include the Fraser River and the Ottawa River, which are also significant in terms of size and flow.
Is a stream and a river the same thing?
All rivers are streams but not all streams are rivers. There is a defined method (Link) of sizing flowing water, all these features are streams and are ranked as 1st through 12th order streams. The systems starts with what would be called in non-scientific terms brooks and works up to rivers. Going up in size and strength, streams that are classified as 4th through 6th order are medium streams while anything larger is a river. Examples:The Ohio River in the United States is an 8th order streamThe Mississippi River is a 10th order stream.The Amazon in South America, is a 12th order stream.
What is the Collective noun for river?
The collective noun for a river is often referred to as a "system" or "network." These terms describe a group of rivers that are interconnected or part of a larger watershed. Additionally, you might hear the phrase "river basin" to refer to the area drained by a river and its tributaries.
