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JMatthes

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Meandering streams are common in
 
  A) V-shaped valleys.
  B) natural levees.
  C) flat floodplain areas.
  D) areas of accumulation.

Question 2

In a hypothetical stream flowing downslope, stream discharge doubles while the channel remains the same size and shape. For this situation, what will happen to the stream's speed?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Stream speed will also double.





 

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