A stream flows from high elevation to low elevation very quickly has steep canyon walls and rapidly moving water what type of stream is it
Health · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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A stream that flows quickly from high elevation to low elevation, with steep canyon walls and rapidly moving water, is likely a "swift" or "fast-flowing" stream. The characteristics you've described, such as high elevation, steep canyon walls, and rapidly moving water, suggest a stream with a significant gradient or slope. Streams with steep gradients tend to have faster water flow and can create features like canyons. The term "swift stream" is often used to describe a stream or river with a rapid flow. Such streams are common in mountainous or hilly terrain where the topography influences the speed and erosive power of the water.