What is the geologic definition of a stream?
A)A river of water that carries large volumes of water and has many tributaries
B)A stagnant body of water with little current and low oxygen content
C)A large lake system
D)A channelized body of water flowing down gradient

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A stream is defined as a channelized body of water flowing down gradient, which can refer to both small and large bodies of water with varying flow rates. Options A and C both refer to larger bodies of water and option B refers to a stagnant body, which is not a stream.

What Is the Geologic Definition of a Stream