What is the longitudinal profile?
A) The cross-sectional area perpendicular to the direction of flow
B) The cross-sectional area from the headwaters to the mouth
C) The slope of the stream channel from headwaters to the mouth
D) The probability of a specific stream discharge occurring in a given year
Answer: B
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