If you were to examine the longitudinal profile of a typical river, you would probably find that the gradient is ________.

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The gradient of a typical river is usually steepest near the headwaters, where the water is flowing downhill from higher elevations. As the river moves downstream and the elevation decreases, the gradient becomes less steep. Therefore, the slope of the river is steeper near the headwaters than near the mouth.

If You Were to Examine the Longitudinal Profile of a Typical