The drop in stream elevation per unit distance is known as
A) discharge.
B) base level.
C) gradient.
D) aspect.

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The drop in stream elevation per unit distance is known as gradient. Discharge refers to the volume of water that flows through a point of a stream or river per unit time. Base level refers to the lowest point to which a stream can erode its channel. Aspect refers to the orientation or direction that features face in relation to the sun or prevailing winds.

The Drop in Stream Elevation Per Unit Distance Is Known