« previous next »

Author Question: Why does the velocity of a stream generally increase downstream even though the gradient ... (Read 121 times)

tingc95

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
on: Jul 13, 2018
Why does the velocity of a stream generally increase downstream even though the gradient decreases?

Question 2

Basalt and gabbro are compositional equivalents, which means that they are made up of the same ___________________ _ but have different ___________________ _.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


dominiqueenicolee

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 314
Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Velocity generally increases downstream because channels are generally smoother downstream and because stream volume tends to increase as more tributaries enter downstream.

Answer to Question 2

minerals, textures


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

tingc95

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 556
Reply #2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Thank you


dominiqueenicolee

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 314
Reply #3 on: Jul 13, 2018
No problemo


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

About 60% of newborn infants in the United States are jaundiced; that is, they look yellow. Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. When babies begin to be affected by excessive jaundice and begin to have brain damage, they become excessively lethargic.

Did you know?

Prostaglandins were first isolated from human semen in Sweden in the 1930s. They were so named because the researcher thought that they came from the prostate gland. In fact, prostaglandins exist and are synthesized in almost every cell of the body.

Did you know?

Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.

Did you know?

Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.

Did you know?

Essential fatty acids have been shown to be effective against ulcers, asthma, dental cavities, and skin disorders such as acne.

Generally, the total tax burden in the United States is much lower than that of other industrialize Generally, the total tax burden in the United States is much lower than that of other industrialize
Children with autism generally prefer interacting with objects over people. Children with autism generally prefer interacting with objects over people.
Regular staff meetings increase the efficiency of the medical office staff. Regular staff meetings increase the efficiency of the medical office staff.
Positive velocity graph Positive velocity graph
Increase in Surface Area by Mechanical Weathering Increase in Surface Area by Mechanical Weathering
A 500-kg cannon fires a 4.0-kg projectile with a velocity of 500 m/s relative to A 500-kg cannon fires a 4.0-kg projectile with a velocity of 500 m/s relative to
Video: Spinal Cord Injury Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library