What is the relationship between stream gradient and average stream velocity?
A. Both stream gradient and velocity increase down stream.
B. Both stream gradient and velocity decrease down stream.
C. Stream gradient decreases while stream velocity increases down stream.
D. Stream gradient increases while stream velocity decreases down stream.
Answer: C
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