Which is the drop in stream elevation per unit distance?
A)Discharge.
B)Base level.
C)Gradient.
D)Aspect.

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Gradient refers to the drop in stream elevation per unit distance, which is also called a slope or a steepness of a stream. Discharge refers to the amount of water flowing through a stream, and base level refers to the lowest point to which a stream can erode its channel. Aspect refers to the direction a slope is facing.

Which Is the Drop in Stream Elevation Per Unit Distance