Geography
Differentiate between Tributaries and Distributaries.
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Differences between Tributaries and Distributaries:
| Tributaries | Distributaries |
|---|---|
| The small rivers that join the main river and enlarge its volume are called tributaries. | The river in the lower course branches out into a number of narrow channels that carry its water to the sea. These channels through which the water of the river gets distributed are called distributaries. |
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