A Stream Increases Its Channel Slope as It Moves Downstream

question 77

Multiple Choice

A stream increases its channel slope as it moves downstream. If the water depth remains the same or decreases slightly, this stream will

• A) deposit some of its sediment load due to a decrease in shear stress.
• B) erode additional sediment load due to an increase in shear stress.
• C) continue to carry the same sediment load as there is no change in shear stress.
• D) deposit some of its sediment load due to a increase in shear stress.
• E) erode additional sediment load due to an decrease in shear stress.

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