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.

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The downstream portion of a river generally has a higher velocity due to the accumulation of water volume, even though the flow may appear less turbulent compared to upstream sections.

The Downstream Portion of a River