distinguish between tributaries and distributaries
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A tributary does not flow directly into a sea or ocean. ... A confluence, where two or more bodies of water meet together, usually refers to the joining of tributaries. The opposite to a tributary is a distributary, a river or stream that branches off from and flows away from the main stream.
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Tributaries...
when many small rivers or streams join into one large river
Distributaries
when one river splits into many small rivers or streams
when many small rivers or streams join into one large river
Distributaries
when one river splits into many small rivers or streams
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