If the cross-section shown here were typical of the main channel of a long river,would you expect the river to dry up as you followed it downstream?
A) Yes, because the water is contaminated.
B) Not if there were additional tributaries entering it downstream.
C) Yes, because it is in a desert.
D) No.

Question

If the cross-section shown here were typical of the main channel of a long river,would you expect the river to dry up as you followed it downstream? 
A) Yes, because the water is contaminated. 
B) Not if there were additional tributaries entering it downstream. 
C) Yes, because it is in a desert. 
D) No.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cross-section alone does not provide enough information to determine if the river will dry up downstream. However, if there are additional tributaries entering downstream, it is more likely that the river will not dry up. The other options (A, C, D) provided are not supported by the given information.

If the Cross-Section Shown Here Were Typical of the Main