In the early stages of gradation and tributary extension,the capacity of a stream __________ the load supplied to it.

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In the early stages of gradation and tributary extension, a stream has a high gradient, which causes it to have a high velocity and carrying capacity. This means that it can carry more sediment (i.e., its load) than it receives from its watershed, leading to the stream's ability to exceed the load supplied to it.

In the Early Stages of Gradation and Tributary Extension,the Capacity