the term natural drainage means the natural run off of water from an area in rivers and streams . Drainage pattern, drainage system and network of rivers are terms use dto describe the nautural drainage of an area. ( extracted from 'THE ENVIRONMENT OF Pakistan " By Huma Naz Sethi )
The dendritic drainage pattern is the most common, characterized by a network of streams resembling the branching pattern of tree roots. This pattern forms in regions with uniform geological structure and gently sloping terrain.
clay content. Clay particles are small and compacted, causing poor drainage. Organic matter can also contribute to slow drainage, but clay is a common factor in soil with poor drainage.
The St. Lawrence River drainage system exhibits dendritic drainage, characterized by a network of streams that resemble tree branches. This pattern is typical of regions with uniform rock types and gradual slopes, allowing water to flow in a tree-like pattern towards the river.
There are two main types of watersheds: drainage divides and drainage basins. Drainage divides separate different watersheds by defining the boundary between them. Drainage basins collect water and channel it towards a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean.
The drainage pattern in the Appalachians is primarily dendritic, characterized by a network of streams and rivers that resemble tree branches. This pattern is due to the region's folded and faulted topography, which results in the water flow following the path of least resistance along the slopes and valleys. Additionally, there are areas within the Appalachians where trellis drainage patterns, defined by parallel main rivers with perpendicular tributaries, can also be observed.
Dentritic drainage patterns are like tree branches and represent the most common drainage pattern
dendritic drainage pattern.
Ordinarily, a dendritic drainage pattern. That is, resembling the branches of a tree. Another common pattern is a fault controlled drainage pattern, where major geologic features control the drainage pattern. There are several other systems.
Dendritic drainage patterns
The dendritic drainage pattern is the most common, characterized by a network of streams resembling the branching pattern of tree roots. This pattern forms in regions with uniform geological structure and gently sloping terrain.
The Amazon River is an example of dendritic drainage, which resembles the branching pattern of tree roots. Dendritic drainage patterns are common in areas with uniform rock structure and slope, where rivers and streams flow in multiple directions.
dendritic drainage pattern
Dendritic drainage pattern.
A trellis drainage pattern is common in areas with bedrock criss-crossed by joints and faults. In this pattern, tributaries flow parallel to each other and join larger rivers at right angles due to the underlying structural control of the bedrock.
The Amur River features dendritic drainage. This pattern of river system resembles the branching of tree roots and is common in areas with homogenous rock structures, where water flows in a branching pattern towards lower elevations.
type II pattern or branching pattern is the most common pattern
Inner drainage, interior drainage, internal draqinage, inland drainage, closed drainage, endor(h)eism -- a pattern of streams that drain toward the centre of a basin rather than toward the sea.Ref: Dictionary Geotechnical Engineering by Herbert Bucksch (Page 327).