Smaller streams that flow into rivers are called tributaries. These tributaries contribute to the overall flow and volume of the main river.
Tributaries
Small streams and rivers that flow into larger ones are called tributaries. A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean.
La Salle claimed the Mississippi River and its tributaries for the French.
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Tributaries
Feeder creeks, or tributaries.
Yes, the River Corrib has several tributaries that flow into it. Notable tributaries include the River Clare and the River Mulkear. These tributaries contribute to the river's flow and play a role in the hydrology of the region, leading to its confluence with Galway Bay. The River Corrib itself is significant as it connects Lough Corrib to the bay.
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Tributaries are the smaller rivers and where they join is called a confluence
Rivers and streams that flow in to a larger river are called tributaries. They all form in the same spot.