In stream formation,surface water initially moves down slope in a thin film called
A)river.
B)gully.
C)sheetflow.
D)rill.
E)interfluve.

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Surface water initially moves down slope in a thin film called sheetflow. This happens before it accumulates into enough volume to form a gully or a river. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B, D, and E are not correct as they represent larger and more developed water bodies than sheetflow.

In Stream Formation,surface Water Initially Moves Down Slope in a Thin