The downstream portion of a river
A)generally becomes more sluggish.
B)generally is of higher velocity,although it is masked by reduced turbulence.
C)features greater hydraulic action than do upstream portions.
D)has lower discharges than do upstream portions.
E)meanders as a result of the system operating to expend the most effort.

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The Answer of The downstream portion of a river
A)generally becomes more sluggish.
B)generally is of higher velocity,although it is masked by reduced turbulence.
C)features greater hydraulic action than do upstream portions.
D)has lower discharges than do upstream portions.
E)meanders as a result of the system operating to expend the most effort.

The Downstream Portion of a River