stream competence

What Is The Difference Between Competence And Capacity Of A Stream?

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What Is The Difference Between Competence And Capacity Of A Stream? Stream capacity is a measure of the total sediment (material other than water) a stream can carry. Stream competence reflects the ability of a stream to transport a particular size of particle (e.g., boulder, pebble, etc). What is the difference between capacity and competence

What Determines How Much Load A Stream Can Carry?

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What Determines How Much Load A Stream Can Carry? The ability of streams to carry a load is determined by 2 factors: Competence and Capacity. Competence of a stream measures the largest PARTICLES it can transport. A stream’s competence increases with it velocity. The competence of a stream increases 4 times-when the velocity doubles. What