Streams located near the mouth of a river are quite different compared to those near the headwaters. What best characterizes streams near the mouth?

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Streams near the mouth of a river have low velocity because the gradient is reduced and the channel is wider. However, they have high discharge because the stream has already collected water from many tributaries. Meandering channels are also characteristic of streams near the mouth because the water has less energy and easily bends around obstacles.

Streams Located near the Mouth of a River Are Quite