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Lobcity

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A stream increases its channel slope as it moves downstream. If the water depth remains the same or decreases slightly, this stream will
 
  A) deposit some of its sediment load due to a decrease in shear stress.
  B) erode additional sediment load due to an increase in shear stress.
  C) continue to carry the same sediment load as there is no change in shear stress.
  D) deposit some of its sediment load due to a increase in shear stress.
  E) erode additional sediment load due to an decrease in shear stress.

Question 2

The landform produced when a stream enters into a lake, reservoir or sea is called a
 
  A) alluvial fan.
  B) sand bar.
  C) delta.
  D) gravel deposit.


Jbrasil

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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