Why Do Mountain Streams Have Rocky Bottoms

question 46

Multiple Choice

Why do mountain streams have rocky bottoms?

• A)Large amounts of snow reduce sediment erosion.
• B)Cold temperatures reduce sediment accumulation
• C)This is the result of a lack of sediment at high altitudes.
• D)Steep gradients cause high velocity flows.

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