If you were to examine the profile of a typical river,you would probably find that the gradient is ________.
A)steepest near the mouth
B)steepest near the head
C)the same at both the head and mouth
D)none of these

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Typically, rivers have steeper gradients near the head and gentler gradients near the mouth. This is because as the river flows downstream, it gains more water and sediment from its tributaries, which slows down its velocity and reduces its ability to transport sediments, resulting in a gentler gradient. Near the head, the river is typically narrow and confined, with a steeper gradient that allows it to transport sediments more efficiently.

If You Were to Examine the Profile of a Typical