Which of the following channel characteristics adjusts in response to changes in energy of flow and sediment load in the channel?
A)slope,width and depth
B)length,slope and density
C)density,width and sinuosity
D)sinuosity,depth and length
E)density,sinuosity and length

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Slope, width, and depth are the channel characteristics that adjust in response to changes in energy of flow and sediment load in the channel. The channel adjusts its dimensions to maintain equilibrium between the sediment supply and transport capacity of the flow. As the energy of flow and sediment load change, the channel slope, width, and depth adjust to accommodate the increased or decreased sediment transport capacity.

Which of the Following Channel Characteristics Adjusts in Response to Changes