A Stream's Base Level Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

A stream's base level is:

• A) the elevation of the head of a stream.
• B) the lowest level to which a stream can erode its channel.
• C) the gradient of the stream where it enters the ocean.
• D) the average elevation of the stream channel.

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