As a stream flows downslope, if discharge doubles but the cross-sectional area of the channel stays the same, what happens to the average stream speed?

A) Average stream speed stays the same.
B) Average stream speed decreases.
C) Average stream speed increases.
D) Stream flow stops.


Answer: C

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