If a River Originates 200 Meters Above Sea Level and Travels

question 83

Multiple Choice

If a river originates 200 meters above sea level and travels 100 kilometers to the ocean, what is the average gradient in meters per kilometer?

• A)0.2 meters per kilometer
• B)0.5 meters per kilometer
• C)2 meters per kilometer
• D)5 meters per kilometer
• E)None of these.

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