If discharge of a stream increases to the point that the stream overflows its banks, the stream is said to be ________.

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When a stream overflows its banks due to an increase in discharge, it is considered flooding. Option A (a yazoo tributary) refers to a type of tributary that runs parallel to the main river and does not overflow its banks. Option C (approaching base level) refers to the point at which a stream reaches its lowest level of erosion and cannot erode further. Option D (eroding a pothole) refers to a specific erosion process rather than the overall behavior of a stream.

If Discharge of a Stream Increases to the Point That