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Distributary

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A river can split apart.

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RMSDeltaNorth.jpg
One big river can turn into many small streams. These streams flow away from the main river. This happens near the sea or a big lake. It is like a tree with many branches.
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Fly River Delta-txu-oclc-6552576-sc54-4.jpg
Can you find a river near you?

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