What type of stream pattern would you expect to develop in a stream that had a low bedload to suspended load ratio, a higher percentage of finer grained sediment, stable banks, constant discharge and a low channel slope?

A) highly meandering pattern
B) moderately meandering pattern
C) mixed meandering and braided pattern
D) moderately braided pattern
E) highly braided pattern


Answer: A

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