ConcepTest: Streamflow Velocity Change After Channel is Narrowed
This material was originally created for
Starting Point:Introductory Geology and is replicated here as part of the SERC Pedagogic Service.
Question:
A stream channel is narrowed by bridge construction. How will the velocity of flow change if the depth and discharge of the stream remain constant?
a. velocity will increase
b. velocity will decrease
c. velocity will not change
a. velocity will increase
b. velocity will decrease
c. velocity will not change
Student Responses:
No data yet. The correct response is a.
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