As stream velocity decrease, which factor will likely increase? a) erosion of the stream bank b) deposition of material in the stream c) amount of material carried downstream d) size of the particles carried downstream

The correct answer is option B) "deposition of material in the stream".

Explanation:

Stream velocity is a measure in units of distance per time used in stream processes to describe how fast water travels in a stream. Stream velocity has an inverse relationship with deposition of material, since as water travels slower more material could be deposited in the bottom of the water. This relationship is seen in Hjulstrom's Diagram, where at a velocity of 1 cm/s, the diameter of the particles deposited is higher than 100 mm.