Yes, a watershed, or drainage basin, is composed of rivers and tributaries. A watershed is the area of land where all of the water that is under it or drains off of it goes into the same place.
the main river and all of its tributaries are called a river system. The land drained by the river system is called a drainage basin. Drainage basins are separated by the high land in between, known as a divide or watershed.
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The Gulf of Mexico watershed system includes several major rivers, with the Mississippi River being the largest and most significant, draining a vast portion of the central United States. Other important rivers in this watershed include the Atchafalaya River, Red River, Sabine River, and the Alabama River. These rivers contribute to the Gulf's ecosystem and play crucial roles in regional agriculture, commerce, and navigation. Additionally, smaller tributaries and streams also flow into these rivers, further enhancing the watershed's complexity.
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The main watershed in Virginia is the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries are the largest estuary in the United States, and the watershed covers parts of six states including Virginia.
Tributaries are the smaller rivers and where they join is called a confluence
Tributaries.
Rivers do not have other major rivers. They have tributaries, which are rivers which flow into another river.Several rivers are tributaries of the Murray River in Australia. They include:MurrumbidgeeGoulburnCampaspeLoddonKiewaMitta MittaOvensMarneDarling
High Point, North Carolina, is primarily located within the watersheds of the Deep River and the Haw River. These rivers are tributaries of the Cape Fear River Basin. The region's watershed management is crucial for maintaining water quality and supporting local ecosystems. Additionally, the area benefits from various smaller streams and tributaries that contribute to these larger river systems.
It's called the watershed.
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