Write in one. The differentiate between tributary and distributary with one example from East
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TRIBUTARIES- they are small streames of water which originates from glacier and join together to form a river. this is in young course of river.
DISTRIBUTARIES- when the river breaks down into small streamlets or channels, they are called distributaries. this occurs in the old course of the river.
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. Distributaries are most often found in river deltas.
tributary -
(a) tributaries can be found in three stages of the river that is upper, middle and lower.
(b) it is useful for irrigation and transportation all through.
(c) it brings water and silt from its catchment area.
(d) tributaries are fast flowing.
distributary -
(a) it is only found in lower course of the river.
(b) it only provides a network of transport in the lower course.
(c) it deposit silt in its course.
(d) distributaries are slow flowing.