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Question
Distinguish between Tributaries and distributaries.
Solution
| Tributaries | Distributaries | |
| 1. | When a number of small rivers join the main river, those are called tributaries. | When the main river breaks up into smaller streams, those are called distributaries. |
| 2. | It may originate from glaciers, lakes, or springs | It is formed from the main river. |
| 3. | Generally, it does not change its course. | It diverts from the main river in the delta region. |
| 4. | Tributaries add water to the main river. | Distributaries (take away) divert water from the main river. |
| 5. | River Yamuna is a tributary of the Ganga River. | River Hooghly is the distributary of River Ganga. |
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