A student in the field is taking observational notes about a stream and postulates, "This stream must be shallower and slower downstream." Evaluate this statement.
A) The statement could be true if the stream was also narrower.
B) The statement is false because streams always deepen as they proceed downstream.
C) The statement is probably false because discharge always increases as streams proceed downstream.
D) The statement is probably true, especially if the stream has a sandy bottom.

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The statement is probably false because discharge always increases as streams proceed downstream. While this might not be true in all cases, it is generally true for most streams. Additionally, the statement is not necessarily related to the depth or speed of the stream.

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