Asked by Sheree Rouse on Apr 28, 2024
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What does a profile of a river from its headwaters to its mouth typically show?
A) an increase in gradient downstream
B) a straight-line profile reflecting a constant decrease in gradient
C) an abrupt increase followed by a gradual decrease
D) a curved shape that flattens out downstream
E) none of these
Gradient
The rate of change of a quantity (e.g., temperature, pressure, or elevation) with respect to distance in a given direction.
Headwaters
The source of a river or stream, generally found in the high elevation areas from which the river originates.
Mouth
The location where a stream, river, or canyon ends, such as where a river enters the sea.
- Discern the influences on the stream contour, including alterations to the base level and slope.
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JC
Jennifer CantuApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A river profile typically shows a curved shape that flattens out as it moves downstream, reflecting a decrease in gradient from the headwaters to the mouth.
Learning Objectives
- Discern the influences on the stream contour, including alterations to the base level and slope.