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A river changes its flow pattern as it goes downstream.
The water discharge of the river going downstream increases because the tributaries (streams, smaller rivers) join in to form a massive river that can range from a few feet to miles wide.
The efficiency of the river flow decreases because the water from other sources join in, thus mixing in pollution and other fishes that thrive the area.
The friction of the water increases because of the movement of the water that joins together, thus producing more current and energy for the water to flow downstream.
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What is the definition of headwaters?
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What is a stream of water that flows into a lake or a ocean called?
There is no single name for a single stream of water that flows into an ocean but headwaters would be a good one for a single stream of water into a lake
The land area in which runoff flows into a river and its tributaries is a?
headwaters
What is the difference between an ephemeral and interermittent stream?
The terms are typically synonymous : )- the opposite of a perennial stream which flows year round.
What statement is true of jet streams A. The subtropical jet stream lies between the westerlies and polar easterlies. B. The subtropical jet stream flows to the east while the polar jet stream flows?
A. The subtropical jet stream lies between the westerlies and polar easterlies; this statement is true. B. The polar jet stream typically flows to the east, while the subtropical jet stream flows towards the west.
What is a river or a stream that flows into a larger river or stream called?
A stream or river called that flows into a larger stream or river is called a tributary.
Are bedrock channels more likely to be found near the head or near the mouth of a stream?
Bedrock channels are more likely to be found near the head of a stream where the gradient is steeper and erosion processes are more active. As the stream flows downstream and the gradient decreases, the likelihood of encountering bedrock channels decreases as well.
A stream that flows into a large stream is what?
tributary
What is a stream that flows into a smaller stream called?
a tributary
What is a stream that flows into larger stream or river?
Tributary
What is a stream flows into a river?
The stream is a tributary of the river.
What is the difference between a stream bed and a stream bank?
A stream bed is the bottom sediment layer of the stream channel which is constantly inundated with water. It is a saturated layer of sediment inhabitated by macroinvertibrates, algae, macrophytes, and microbes. The particle size of the stream bed material (fine clay vs large rock and boulders) is dependent on geologic region, size of the stream, and stream velocity. The stream bank is the adjacent sloping walls that confine the stream on either side. They are typically not wet except in times of high flows. Banks typically can grow more terrestrial vegetation such as reeds, grasses, and trees.
