5 Questions
What is the equation that illustrates the relationship between velocity, cross-sectional area, and discharge of a stream?
$Q = VA$
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
What role do streams play in the movement of water within the hydrologic cycle?
Transporting water from higher elevations to lower elevations and ultimately returning it to the oceans or replenishing groundwater
In the equation $Q = VA$, what needs to increase to increase discharge?
Velocity, cross-sectional area, or both
What contributes to streamflow, which eventually flows into larger amounts of water or infiltrates into the ground?
Rainfall and snowmelt
Test your knowledge of the hydrologic cycle and its relationship to streams with this quiz. Explore the role of streams in transporting water, the impact of rainfall and snowmelt, and the overall movement of water within the hydrologic cycle.
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