A meandering stream is one that is
A)completely stable.
B)completely unstable.
C)delicately balanced between equilibrium and chaos.
D)closed in terms of energy and matter input.
E)closed in terms of energy,but open with respect to matter input.

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A meandering stream is one that has a sinuous or winding path, with alternating loops and bends on its course. Such a stream is neither completely stable nor completely unstable, but rather delicately balanced between equilibrium and chaos. The stream may shift its course over time due to erosion, sediment deposition, and other factors, but it still maintains its general sinuous shape. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. Choices A, B, D, and E are inaccurate, as they do not reflect the characteristics of a meandering stream.

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