What Does a Profile of a River from Its Headwaters

question 15

Multiple Choice

What does a profile of a river from its headwaters to its mouth typically show?

• A)An increase in gradient downstream
• B)A straight-line profile reflecting a constant decrease in gradient
• C)An abrupt increase followed by a gradual decrease
• D)A curved shape that flattens out downstream
• E)None of these are correct.

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