runoff can pollute a river or stream because when the water flows over the ground, it could pick up some trash or garbage on the ground, and the garbage could flow with the runoff. Then when the runoff enters a stream, lake, or ocean, the garbage will flow into the water, causing pollution.
A water cycle :]
brook, stream, runoff The delta
When rain runoff travels over the surface of the land and enters a stream, it is called surface runoff. This water can carry pollutants and sediment into the stream, affecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
First the water will rain down, causing runoff, and the runoff water will carry dirt and sediment with it, causing a stream to form overtime as the runoff trail keeps on indenting into the ground.
A channel through which water is continually flowing downhill is a stream. A large channel in soil that carries runoff after a rainstorm is a gully.
Erosion by runoff refers to the removal of soil and rock particles by water flowing over the land surface, often caused by rainfall or melting snow. Stream erosion, on the other hand, occurs when flowing water in a stream or river carries away sediment and rocks from the streambed and banks, shaping the land over time. While both processes involve the movement of sediment by water, stream erosion specifically refers to erosion that occurs within the channel of a stream or river.
When rainwater flows into a stream, it is called runoff. Runoff is the movement of water over the land surface, ultimately reaching streams, rivers, and bodies of water.
It could cause fatal disease if not handled carefully!
throwing garbage in the river.....
Reliable runoff refers to the consistent flow of water in a river or stream over time, typically based on historical data and patterns. It is important for ensuring water availability for various purposes like irrigation, drinking water supply, and hydropower generation. Understanding reliable runoff is crucial for water resource management and planning.
It could be called runoff, feeder stream or source.
It will just accumulate more water in the river but, if the runoff water becomes toxic due to nearby factories or power plants then it can damage that ecosystem.