Tributary

Streams and rivers (river systems) that combine and eventually flow into the a watershed.

• Tributary

• Wetland

• Estuary

• Watershed

A stream or river that flows into a larger river

• meander

• oxbow lake

• tributary

• flood plain

A smaller stream that feeds into a river and eventually into a river system is called a(n)

• groundwater

• surface water

• tributary

• watershed

What is a channel of water that flows into a larger one?

• Estuary

• Floodplain

• Wetland

• Tributary

How does a tributary contribute to a watershed?

• By providing a source of saltwater

• By draining into a larger river or body of water

• By creating a desert environment

• By blocking water flow

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Which river is a major tributary of the Chesapeake Bay?

• Mississippi River

• James River

• Colorado River

• Amazon River

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What is a tributary in the context of river systems?

• A smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one

• A large river that flows into the ocean

• A body of water that evaporates quickly

• A river that flows parallel to another

Which of the following is an example of a tributary?

• The Nile River

• The Amazon River

• The Missouri River

• The Mississippi River

How do tributaries affect the flow of a river system?

• They decrease the water volume

• They increase the water volume

• They have no effect

• They divert water away from the river

What role do tributaries play in the ecosystem?

• They provide habitats for aquatic life

• They block the flow of nutrients

• They create deserts

• They prevent erosion

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