The competence of a stream is affected by everything except O velocity
water depth
O gradient
water volume
water temperature
The competence of a stream is affected by what?

1. The competence of a stream is affected by everything except

water depth.

2. The competence of a stream is affected by:

a. flow velocity

b. slope gradient

c. water volume

d. water temperature, which increases or reduces the water volume.

e. riverbed frictions

Explanation:

Stream competence refers to the ability of a stream to transport a particular size of particle or debris.  The "competence" of a river or stream is measured by the largest particles that the river or stream can transport from one point to the next.