The Flood on the San Juan River in 1941 Resulted

question 86

Multiple Choice

The flood on the San Juan River in 1941 resulted in

• A)erosion followed by redeposition.
• B)the river bed falling,then gradually accreting.
• C)deposition followed by scouring.
• D)changes in water velocity,but no change to the bed.
• E)changes in the discharge,but no change to the bed.

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