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

A. low velocity, low discharge, and meandering channels
B. low velocity, high discharge, and meandering channels
C. low velocity, high discharge, and straight channels
D. high velocity, high discharge, and straight channels
E. high velocity, low discharge, and straight channels


Answer: B

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