What are the branches of a river called?

KEN, the word branches in this case, which is the common usage, is based on how the main stem of the river resembles a trunk and the tributaries resemble branches. Yes, the flow is otherwise, but the branches are the tributaries.

Very new information! For me it's new.

Marciano, sorry branches of a tree, tributeries, roots are the deltas. Any one care to discuss river capture, due to fault formation?

Marciano, I totally agree with you. I learned that in Geology, I had an awesome instructor.

such a name changes the whole

Marciano, you are correct!

Absolutely not! Tributaries or whatever they may be makes up a river, or rivers if a river may decide to split in more than one. Now tell me I am wrong!

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