A mass of water above base level in a stream has _______energy; as it flows downstream,this energy becomes _______energy.
A)potential; kinetic
B)kinetic; potential
C)kinetic; kinetic
D)potential; potential

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A mass of water above base level in a stream has potential energy due to its height above the ground. As it flows downstream, this potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, which is the energy associated with motion. Therefore, the correct pair of terms is "potential; kinetic."

A Mass of Water Above Base Level in a Stream