when does a stream become a river?

Answer 1

Technically speaking, the terms are interchangeable, as a stream is any naturally flowing body of water, making all rivers streams, and you can have youthful rivers, which are what most people would call a stream.

Answer 2

check out http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/rivers_streams/faqs.html

What are some common hydrologic terms and definitions?
See Hydrologic Terms.

What constitutes a "stream" versus a "river"?
"Stream" is a generic word that is used to refer to either a creek or a river, although there are no universally accepted definitions that clearly differentiate between the two. It is generally accepted that a river is larger than a creek, however, it is possible to find a few named rivers that are tributary to named creeks across the Untied States. These few cases are a function of local name use or preference, and have nothing to do with the size of the respective streams.

Answer 3

A stream becomes a river when it enters the mouth of the river.

Answer 4

this is a very loose term and goes on width and flow. the easyest way to clasifie flowing water is to get a map and find the channel you are looking at. folow it to the source or spring and then comes the fun bit.

the channels are classed in stages. so you have a stage 1 all the way to a stage 5.

the original source channel is a stage 1 river.

a stage 2 river is when two stage 1 rivers join.

a stage 3 river is when two stage 2 rivers join.

and so on.

it is very odd to have a local river that is more than a stage 3 river. (it sounds odd but nature works in 3's, the human circulatory system works within the same patterns as a river).

Answer 5

a stream becomes a river when it widens

Answer 6

When it becomes large enough to knock down and carry away buildings during flooding. I don't know of any stream that can do that.

Answer 7

about 5 oclock

Answer 8

all rivers meander