Compute the channel slope between sections 1 and 6 and for each of the five reaches of the given data in Table 4. 19. Compute the average of the computed slopes for the five reaches and compare it to the estimate for the entire reach. Discuss the results.

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TABLE 4.19 Characteristics of River Reach in Problem 13 Section Elevation (m) Distance from Outlet (m) 1 150 0 2 168 4,100 3 170 5,020 4 190 8,100 5 220 11,500 6 234 12,340