The steepness of a stream channel can also be called the _____.
A)discharge
B)load
C)percolation
D)deposition
E)gradient

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The steepness of a stream channel is called the gradient, which refers to the change in elevation of the stream over a given distance. It is often expressed as the drop in elevation per unit length of the channel, such as feet per mile or meters per kilometer. The other choices, discharge, load, percolation, and deposition, refer to different factors affecting streams but not to the steepness of their channels.

The Steepness of a Stream Channel Can Also Be Called