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go.lag

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As a stream flows downslope, if stream discharge doubles and the cross-sectional area of the channel also doubles, what happens to the average stream speed?
 
  A) Average stream speed stays the same.
  B) Average stream speed decreases.
  C) Average stream speed increases.
  D) Not enough information is given.

Question 2

What is stream channel geometry?
 
  A) The change in elevation of a stream.
  B) The shape of a stream channel as seen on a map.
  C) The amount of turbulence and laminar flow in a stream.
  D) The cross-sectional area and cross-sectional shape of a stream channel.


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Dunkey

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


go.lag

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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