Question

What is the difference between tributary and distributary? Write any three points.

Answer 1

Tributary:-
1. When a number of small rivers join the main river, they are called tributaries.
2. They may originate from glaciers and lakes.
3. Tributaries add water to the main river.

Distributary:-
1. When the main river breaks up into smaller rivers during its lower course, they are called distributaries.
2. They originate from the main river.
3. They take away water from the main river.