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

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Stream gradient is the drop in elevation of a stream divided by the distance the water travels. It is a measure of the steepness of a stream channel and affects the speed of water flow and erosion processes.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Definition of Stream