Which of the following is the correct definition of stream gradient?
A) the increase in discharge of a stream per unit drop in elevation
B) the drop in elevation of a stream divided by the distance the water travels
C) the distance travelled by water in a channel times a drop in elevation
D) the water pressure at the bottom of the stream divided by the stream's width

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Stream gradient is defined as the drop in elevation of a stream divided by the distance the water travels. This measures how steeply the stream loses elevation along its course.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Definition of Stream