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Title: Grain sizes increase downstream as slope decreases in a stream channel. (True or false?)
Post by: redgirl19 on Mar 6, 2018
Grain sizes increase downstream as slope decreases in a stream channel.
   a. True
   b. False

Question 2

A gaining stream is more likely to be found in a wet climate.
   a. True
   b. False

Question 3

A hyperconcentrated flow has between 20 and 47 percent sediment by volume.
   a. True
   b. False

Question 4

Which is likely to flow farther down to the flatter, wider part of a valley: a debris flow or a mudflow? Why?
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 5

The probability that a certain discharge or flow will be exceeded in any single year is equal to the inverse of the _______________.
   
  Fill in the blank with correct word.


Title: Grain sizes increase downstream as slope decreases in a stream channel. (True or false?)
Post by: violin13 on Mar 6, 2018
Answer to #1

ANSWER: False

Answer to #2

ANSWER: True

Answer to #3

ANSWER: True

Answer to #4

ANSWER: A mudflow, because the tiny pore spaces between particles keep water from escaping and therefore keep the mudflow mobile.

Answer to #5

ANSWER: recurrence interval


Title: Grain sizes increase downstream as slope decreases in a stream channel. (True or false?)
Post by: redgirl19 on Mar 6, 2018
Makes tons more sense now! Vote with confidence people, these are all correct


Title: Grain sizes increase downstream as slope decreases in a stream channel. (True or false?)
Post by: violin13 on Mar 6, 2018
:) Feeling super proud now