Which of the following is the correct definition of stream gradient?
A. the distance traveled by water in a channel times a drop in elevation
B. the drop in elevation of a stream divided by the distance the water travels
C. the water pressure at the bottom of the stream divided by the stream's width
D. the increase in discharge of a stream per unit drop in elevation
Answer:B
Which of the following is the correct definition of stream gradient?
A. the distance traveled by water in a channel times a drop in elevation B. the drop in elevation of a stream divided by the distance the water travels C. the water pressure at the bottom of the stream divided by the stream's width D. the increase in discharge of a stream per unit drop in elevation