If two streams undergo the same downstream drop in elevation of 300 meters, which stream would have the lowest channel slope?
A) highly sinuous stream
B) moderately sinuous stream
C) straight channel
D) not enough information provided

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A highly sinuous stream would have the lowest channel slope because it has a longer channel length for the same elevation drop compared to a straight or moderately sinuous stream, resulting in a gentler slope.

If Two Streams Undergo the Same Downstream Drop in Elevation