What Typically Happens When Tributaries Join the Main River

question 47

Multiple Choice

What typically happens when tributaries join the main river?

• A)Channel size increases
• B)Water velocity increases
• C)The amount of discharge increases
• D)Total sediment load increases
• E)All of these are correct.

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