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tributaries
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a watercourse that flows into a larger river or body of water
- The Missouri River is a major waterway, with numerous tributaries joining its flow.
- The Volga River, Europe's longest river, is sustained by tributaries like the Kama and the Oka, forming an extensive network throughout Russia.
- Fed by tributaries like the Hudson, Mohawk, and Delaware Rivers, the Atlantic Ocean receives freshwater runoff from the eastern United States.
- A complex network of tributaries, such as the Thames, Severn, and Trent Rivers, interconnect to form the extensive river system in the United Kingdom.
- Navigating through the heart of Europe, the Danube River gains strength as it absorbs tributaries like the Inn and Drava Rivers.
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