As the discharge of a stream increases, which of the following also happens?
A) Stream channels narrow, become shallower, and lose velocity.
B) The rate of flow decreases.
C) Channel width increases but channel depth decreases.
D) Width, depth, and velocity all increase.

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As the discharge of a stream increases, the stream channel widens and deepens to accommodate the greater volume of water, and the velocity of the water also increases due to the increased volume and gradient. Therefore, width, depth, and velocity all increase.

As the Discharge of a Stream Increases, Which of the Following