The Hydrologic Cycle and Stream Dynamics Quiz

$Q = A/V$

$Q = VA$ (correct)

$Q = V/A$

$Q = V + A$

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

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

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