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When a small river flows into a larger one what does it eventually empty into?
Tributary
What is it called when a small river or stream that joins a larger river?
Its 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 a river system?
Every river is part of a larger river system which includes the river and any tributaries that branch off of it.
What is the name for a small river joining a larger one?
It is called a tributary.
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 a small river that joins a bigger one?
The join of a small river (a tributary) joins a larger river (the main river) is called a confluence.
What is a small river that joins into a larger river?
Tributary.
What is the definition of a tributary of a river?
A small river flowing into a larger river.
What small river or stream is branching from a larger river?
A tributary.
What is a 10 letter word where a small river joins a larger one?
Where two rivers meet is called a confluence.
What river drains 31 states?
The Mississippi River and its tributaries drain all or part of 31 states and a small part of one Canadian province.
