Which of the following statements regarding graded streams is true?
A)Coarse-grained sediments accumulate at the mouth of the stream; finer-grained sediments are deposited at the head of the stream.
B)The discharge is constant from the head of the stream to the mouth.
C)The slope of the stream is constant from head to mouth.
D)There is a balance between erosion and sedimentation.

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Graded streams achieve a balance between erosion and sedimentation, allowing them to maintain a relatively stable profile over time.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Graded Streams Is True