Asked by jeremiah coleman on Jun 25, 2024
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If a stream drops 15 meters in 15 kilometers, what is its gradient?
A) 100%
B) 1 meter per kilometer
C) 15 meters per kilometer
D) 15 kilometers per meter
E) none of these
Gradient
The rate of change of a physical quantity (such as temperature, pressure, or elevation) with distance.
- Assess stream incline and apprehend its repercussion on fluid flow and erosive processes.
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Elizabeth McLindenJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The gradient is calculated as the vertical drop per unit of horizontal distance. Here, the stream drops 15 meters over 15 kilometers, so the gradient is 15 meters / 15 kilometers = 1 meter per kilometer.
Learning Objectives
- Assess stream incline and apprehend its repercussion on fluid flow and erosive processes.