Question

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long straight stretches of a stream channel, the highest velocities of water are found _____.


along the stream bottom near the stream banks


along the stream bottom in the center of the stream


near the water surface along the stream banks


near the water surface in the center of the stream

Answer 1

In a long straight stretch of a stream channel, the highest velocities of water are typically found **near the water surface in the center of the stream**. This is because the water at the center of the stream is less affected by friction with the streambed and banks, allowing it to flow more quickly.