A Stream Begins at an Elevation of 200 Meters and Flows

question 113

Multiple Choice

A stream begins at an elevation of 200 meters and flows a distance of 400 kilometers to the ocean.What is the average gradient?

• A)2 m/km
• B)2 km/m
• C)0)5 m/km
• D)0)5 km/in

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