Streamflow is fastest ____.
A)at the bottom of the channel
B)at the surface of the water
C)along the sides of the channel
D)at the center of the channel, just below the surface
E)at the center of the channel, at the surface

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The flow of water is typically fastest at the center of the channel, just below the surface. This is known as the thalweg and is due to the Coriolis effect, which causes the water to spiral towards the center.

Streamflow Is Fastest ____