Imagine a river as a big, strong kid running down the hill, it’s wide, fast, and can carry lots of stuff with it. A stream is like a little brother who walks slowly along the path, smaller, calmer, and more gentle. Rivers are bigger and usually flow into lakes or oceans, while streams might just end at a pond or another river.
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- A river is like the Mississippi, big and mighty. A stream might be like a creek you walk through in the woods.
- Rivers can carry boats, while streams are where little fish swim.
- Rivers often flow into oceans; streams may just end at a lake or another river.
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See also
- Why Do We Have Different Kinds of Weather?
- How Do Glaciers Move?
- Why Do Oceans Glow in the Dark?
- Why Do Trees Change Color in the Fall?
- Why Do Some Trees Lose Their Leaves in Winter?
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