You have probably visited many streams throughout your lifetime, walked through them, hopped along large rocks while the waters flow around your feet, or fish in them while you were picnicking in a state park.
They are also perfect for activities like swimming, boating, tubing, and so much more.
But did you know there were many different types of streams naturally formed all around us?
Below, we describe 8 of the most well-known kinds of streams and tell you how they form and why they are so crucial to the environment.
