When two streams of the same order merge,the new stream is
A) the same number.
B) the next stream order higher.
C) the next stream order lower.
D) the sum of the two streams.
E) It depends on the type of drainage pattern.

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When two streams of the same order merge, according to the Strahler stream order system, the new stream is classified as the next stream order higher. This system helps in understanding the hierarchy and organization of streams within a watershed.

When Two Streams of the Same Order Merge,the New Stream