Stream order

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009313",
  "term": "Stream order",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A classification system for streams based on their branching pattern within a drainage basin, indicating their relative position in the network. A first-order stream has no tributaries, while a second-order stream is formed by the confluence of two first-order streams. The Strahler method is a widely used system for assigning stream orders.",
  "synonyms": [
    "channel order"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/stream-order/"
}