As a Stream Changes from Its Headwaters to Its Mouth

question 67

Multiple Choice

As a stream changes from its headwaters to its mouth, which of the following is not likely to occur?

• A) Flow velocity decreases.
• B) Sediment size gets smaller downstream.
• C) The volume of water increases.
• D) The channel gets smoother.
• E) The channel gets wider downstream.

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