Question

Stream along with its tributaries resembling the branches of the tree is called _______.

• A. trellis pattern.
• B. radial pattern.
• C. rectangular pattern.
• D. dendritic pattern.

Answer 1

The correct option is D dendritic pattern.

Stream along with its tributaries resembling the branches of the tree is called Dendritic pattern.

The dendritic pattern develops where the river channel follows the slope of the terrain. The mainstream with its tributaries resembles the branches of a tree hence the name dendritic.