Which characteristic is typical of a young river?

AIs in a wide, U-shaped channel
BHas a low stream gradient
CIs near headwaters
DHas many tributaries

Verified Answer :

The answer is C. is near headwaters

Answer: C. Is near headwaters

A young river is characterized by stream of water that is straight and narrow in width. The water of the young river is fast flowing and exhibit high stream gradient. It does not develop tributaries. A river head water is the source from where the river originated. A young river is typically closer to the site of its origination that is headwaters.