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What term is best defined as a geographic area that includes all of the rivers and streams that flow into a lake or sea?
a watershed
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.
What is unusual about the rivers and streams that flow into the great basin?
The rivers and streams that flow into the Great Basin are unusual because they are endorheic, meaning they do not flow into an ocean or sea. Instead, they drain into lakes or evaporate, leading to a closed hydrological system. This results in high evaporation rates and high salinity levels in the lakes, as minerals accumulate without being flushed away. The Great Basin's unique geography and climate contribute to this distinctive water behavior.
Rivers and streams that flow into a larger river are known as?
Rivers and streams that flow in to a larger river are called tributaries. They all form in the same spot.
Where do estuaries exist?
Where rivers and streams flow into the sea.
What happens after the evaporated water flows into streams or rivers?
The rivers flow increase.
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.
Why does water flow in rivers and streams?
Water flows in rivers and streams due to the force of gravity pulling it downhill. The water follows the path of least resistance, moving from higher elevations to lower elevations, creating the flow that we see in rivers and streams.
Why do streams and rivers cause erosion?
They Create Deltas.
What is it called when rainwater contributes to the flow of rivers and streams?
runoff
How are rivers in the great basin different from most other rivers?
Small streams flow into rivers and the rivers flow to bigger rivers.
What are smaller streams that flow into rives called?
Smaller streams that flow into rivers are called tributaries. These tributaries contribute to the overall flow and volume of the main river.
