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The steeper the gradient, the weaker the erosion
The steeper the gradient, the weaker the erosion
The steeper the gradient, the stronger the erosion
The steeper the gradient, the stronger the erosion
Gradient has little to no effect on the rate of stream erosion
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The correct response is:
The steeper the gradient, the stronger the erosion.
Steeper gradients increase the velocity of the water flow, which generally leads to greater erosion capacity as the water can more effectively transport sediment and reshape the streambed.
