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tingc95

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on: Jul 13, 2018
Why does the velocity of a stream generally increase downstream even though the gradient decreases?

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Basalt and gabbro are compositional equivalents, which means that they are made up of the same ___________________ _ but have different ___________________ _.
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dominiqueenicolee

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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


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tingc95

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Reply #2 on: Jul 13, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 13, 2018
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