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A stream that branches off from a river is commonly referred to as a "tributary." Tributaries flow into the main river, contributing to its volume and watershed. They can vary in size and can also be referred to as creeks, brooks, or streams, depending on their specific characteristics.
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Stream or river that runs into another stream or river is called?
Tributary is the answer you are looking for, I believe.
What is the small stream that leads off from the main river called?
resorvoir
What is a small stream called that leads off from a main river?
It is called a tributary
What does a comet have coming out of it?
Comets have a stream of gas and dust coming off them.
How thhe term tributary and drainage are related?
a tributary is a stream coming off a river, and drainage means to drain(duh),e.g water can be drained
What are the differences between a tributary and a distributary?
A tributary is a river or stream that flows into a larger river or body of water, while a distributary is a branch of a river that flows away from the main channel. Tributaries add water to the main river, while distributaries branch off from it.
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 stream that leads off a main river?
a creek
How does a waterfall work?
A waterfall works by water from a river, stream or lake comes to a cliff, then the water falls off and goes into another river, stream or lake.
What is a body of water called a branch?
A large stream or creek, usually leading to or away from a river. From my understanding, it is called a "branch" because it "branches off" of a larger body of water.
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.
The point where the river starts off is called the?
The point where the river starts off is called the
