If a stream originates in a humid region,but subsequently flows through an arid region,discharge is likely highest
A)upstream.
B)downstream.
C)midstream.
D)at an estuary or confluence with another stream.
E)along tributaries.

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If the stream originates in a humid region, it is likely to have a higher discharge upstream where there is more precipitation and water availability. As it flows through an arid region, the water may be lost through evaporation and infiltration, leading to a decrease in discharge downstream.

If a Stream Originates in a Humid Region,but Subsequently Flows