Which of the Following Is the Correct Definition of Stream

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct definition of stream gradient?

• A)the water pressure at the bottom of the stream divided by the stream's width
• B)the increase in discharge of a stream per unit drop in elevation
• C)the distance traveled by water in a channel times a drop in elevation
• D)the drop in elevation of a stream divided by the distance the water travels

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