A stream of water cutting through land is a river.
A stream valley landform is the most common result of erosion by flowing water over a long period of time. Water shapes the land by cutting through rock and soil, creating a valley with a stream or river running through it.
The land area that contributes water to a stream is known as its watershed or catchment area. This area collects rainfall and other sources of water, which then flow into the stream through surface runoff or groundwater discharge. The health and size of the watershed can significantly impact the quantity and quality of water in the stream.
River, stream, waterway, brook, canal, or watercourse
The stream's catchment.
A River
A river is a large stream of fresh water that flows across land and empties into an ocean, lake, or some other body of water.
The gorge is formed by the erosive forces of water and wind over time, cutting through the land to create a deep, narrow valley. These natural processes gradually wear away the rock and soil, resulting in the distinctive features of a gorge with steep sides and often a river or stream at the bottom. Gorges are typically found in areas with rock formations that are easily eroded by water and wind.
A large stream of water that flows through the land and feeds into a river is called a tributary. Tributaries contribute additional water, nutrients, and sediment to the river, playing a crucial role in the river's ecosystem and hydrology. They can vary in size and can be found in various landscapes, including mountains, valleys, and plains.
The effects of streams on the land and life on them is to provide a supply of fresh water, irrigation, and a means of shaping the land. Plants and animals thrive through the access to a steady stream of water slowly erodes the land.
Gravity and the slope of the land combine to create the force that moves water in a stream. Gravity pulls the water downhill, and the slope of the land determines the direction and speed of the flow.
A stream.
River, stream, waterway, brook, canal, or watercourse