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A river or creek that flows into a larger river is known as a tributary. Tributaries contribute water, sediment, and nutrients to the main river, enhancing its flow and ecosystem. They can vary in size from small streams to significant rivers, and their confluence with the larger river is often referred to as a junction or confluence point.
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What do you call a larger river that flows into a smaller river called?
I think you mean a tributary. that is a river or stream that flows into a larger river. A strait is a narrow stretch of water that connects two larger bodies of water. :) social studies notes. use them. :) :) :) :)
What it is A stream that flows into river?
tributary is the collective term A tributary is a smaller stream which flows into a larger river. The name of an individual stream depends on the size of the stream. It may be a river or a creek or a canal if it is manmade.
What river does hog creek in Ohio flow in to?
It flows into Anderson creek, and from there into the Mad River.
What term describes a stream or small river that flows into a larger river?
A small freshwater river or stream flowing into a larger river is called a tributary or feeder river. A tributary is a stream or river that flows into a mainstem (or parent) river or a lake. For example, a tributary can be a creek that flows into a river. Or it can be a small river that flows into a larger river. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean. Some large rivers can have up to 100 tributaries. The spot where the smaller and larger river meet is called a "confluence". In contrast, a body of water that branches off and flows away from the main river is called a distributary.
What is the name given to a river or a stream that flows into a main river?
Creek
What Utah river flows into the coloardo river near moab?
Mill Creek flows into the Colorado River near Moab, Utah.
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.
Is a small river that flows into a larger river?
A small river is a tributary to the larger river.
What is river that flows into a larger river?
tributary
A tributary is a smaller river that runs into a larger river name three tributaries of the Verde River?
Tangle Creek, Granite Creek, Sycamore Creek, Wet Bottom Creek, East Verde River, Fossil Creek and Oak Creek.
What is a river or strem that flows into a larger river?
A tributary
What is a stream or river that flows into a larger river?
Tributary
