Which of the Following Is Likely to Occur If the Gradient

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is likely to occur if the gradient of a stream increases? (Assume that the discharge and sediment load remain unchanged. )

• A)the stream will begin to deposit more of its load.
• B)the amount of aggradation in the channel will increase.
• C)the amount of bed load transport will decrease.
• D)the stream will begin to erode its channel and/or its banks.
• E)the stream will stabilize.

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