If a River Originates 200 Meters Above Sea Level and Travels

question 115

Multiple Choice

If a river originates 200 meters above sea level and travels 100 kilometers to the ocean, what is the average gradient in meters per kilometer?

• A) 0.2 meters per kilometer
• B) 0.5 meters per kilometer
• C) 2 meters per kilometer
• D) 5 meters per kilometer
• E) none of these

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