Question

what would happen to the velocity of a river if the gradient increased?
○ it would decrease.
○ it would stay the same.
○ it would increase.

Explanation:

River velocity is influenced by gradient (steepness of the river’s path). A steeper gradient means more gravitational force acting to pull the water downhill, which increases the river’s velocity. So if the gradient increases, the river’s velocity increases.

Answer:

It would increase.