Question

A small mountain stream will have a ________ competence and a ________ capacity than the mississippi river

Answer 1

Answer:

A "small mountain stream" will have a greater competence and a lower capacity than the "Mississippi River".

Explanation:

• Streams flowing down a mountain tend to have more kinetic energy and momentum than the rivers flowing through plains.

• This increases their competence but at the same time, drains their capacity to convert themselves into larger streams.

• Most of the Mississippi River's course happens to pass through plains.

• That is why the Mississippi River has less competence yet more capacity than a "small mountain stream".