Assuming rivers of comparable discharge, which type of stream would most likely be crossable by wading rather than having to swim?
A) bedrock stream
B) meandering stream
C) braided stream
D) There would be no difference.

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Braided streams typically have multiple channels that divide and rejoin around sediment bars, resulting in shallower channels that are more likely to be crossable by wading compared to the deeper channels of bedrock or meandering streams.

Assuming Rivers of Comparable Discharge, Which Type of Stream Would