If a stream drops 15 meters in 15 kilometers, what is its gradient?
A)100%
B)1 meter per kilometer
C)15 meters per kilometer
D)15 kilometers per meter
E)None of these.

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The gradient of a stream is calculated by dividing the vertical drop by the horizontal distance. Here, 15 meters drop over 15 kilometers results in a gradient of 1 meter per kilometer.

If a Stream Drops 15 Meters in 15 Kilometers, What