Multiple Choice
As the discharge of a stream increases, which of the following also happens?
A) Stream channels narrow, become shallower, and lose velocity.
B) The rate of flow decreases.
C) Channel width increases but channel depth decreases.
D) Width, depth, and velocity all increase.
Correct Answer:
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