Stream width,depth,and velocity can all change in response to changes in discharge rates.

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Changes in discharge (the amount of water flowing in the stream) can affect the width, depth, and velocity of a stream. When discharge increases, the channel may become wider and deeper to accommodate the increased volume of water. Additionally, the velocity may increase as the water moves more quickly through the channel. Similarly, when discharge decreases, the channel may become shallower and narrower, and the velocity may decrease.

Stream Width,depth,and Velocity Can All Change in Response to Changes