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What is the equation that illustrates the relationship between velocity, cross-sectional area, and discharge of a stream?
What is the equation that illustrates the relationship between velocity, cross-sectional area, and discharge of a stream?
- $Q = A/V$
- $Q = VA$ (correct)
- $Q = V/A$
- $Q = V + A$
How does the stream hydrograph help interpret flood events?
How does the stream hydrograph help interpret flood events?
- By displaying the discharge of a stream over time and showing sharp spikes in discharge for flood events (correct)
- By displaying the velocity of a stream over time and showing steady increases in velocity for flood events
- By displaying the depth of a stream over time and showing fluctuations in depth for flood events
- By displaying the cross-sectional area of a stream over time and showing gradual changes in area for flood events
What role do streams play in the movement of water within the hydrologic cycle?
What role do streams play in the movement of water within the hydrologic cycle?
- Storing water at high elevations and releasing it slowly over time
- Transporting water from higher elevations to lower elevations and ultimately returning it to the oceans or replenishing groundwater (correct)
- Evaporating excess water to maintain balance in the hydrologic cycle
- Creating water through chemical reactions and releasing it into the atmosphere
In the equation $Q = VA$, what needs to increase to increase discharge?
In the equation $Q = VA$, what needs to increase to increase discharge?
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What contributes to streamflow, which eventually flows into larger amounts of water or infiltrates into the ground?
What contributes to streamflow, which eventually flows into larger amounts of water or infiltrates into the ground?
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