ConcepTest: Relationship Between Stream Discharge, Depth and Velocity
Question:
A stream channel is widened by erosion, but stream discharge is unchanged. Which of the following statements must be true?
a. depth increased and/or velocity increased
b. depth decreased and/or velocity increased
c. depth increased and/or velocity decreased
d. depth decreased and/or velocity decreased
a. depth increased and/or velocity increased
b. depth decreased and/or velocity increased
c. depth increased and/or velocity decreased
d. depth decreased and/or velocity decreased
Student Responses:
No data yet. The correct response is d.
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