As the Discharge of a Stream Increases,which of the Following

question 80

Multiple Choice

As the discharge of a stream increases,which of the following also happens?

• A)stream channels narrow,become shallower,and lose velocity.
• B)the rate of flow decreases.
• C)channel width increases but channel depth decreases.
• D)width,depth,and velocity all increase.
• E)width and depth increase,but velocity decreases.

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