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Question
Distinguish Between Tributary and Distributary
Solution
| S.No | Tributary | Distributary |
| 1. | A stream or river that flows into and joins a main river. | A stream that branches off and flows away from a main stream. |
| 2. | Eg. Amaravathi is a tributary of river Cauvery | Eg. Kollidam is a distributary of Cauvery. |
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