What characteristic sets streams and rivers apart? a. water quality b. direction of flow c. size d. biodiversity

The characteristic that sets stream and rivers apart is the size. Small rivers may sometimes be referred to as stream, creek, brook, rill, and rivulet. Both are natural flowing watercourse. Thus, the answer to this item is letter C. 

On Edgen., the answer would be c; i got it right on the quiz.

In simple words: When the stress on the edge overcomes the friction, there is an earthquake that releases energy in waves that travel through the earth's crust and cause the shaking that we feel.

Explanation:

Earthquakes occur along fault lines, cracks in Earth's crust where tectonic plates meet. They occur where plates are subducting, spreading, slipping, or colliding. As the plates grind together, they get stuck and pressure builds up. Finally, the pressure between the plates is so great that they break loose.

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