What is the basic difference between a tributary and a distributary?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Tributary joins the main river, distributary leaves the main river
A tributary adds water while a distributary flows away in delta region. Exam tip: identify by flow direction.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Tributary joins the main river, distributary leaves the main river
Why is this the correct answer?
A tributary adds water while a distributary flows away in delta region. Exam tip: identify by flow direction.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Geography question. Chapter: Drainage. Topic: Drainage Systems in India.