The volume of water flowing through any part of a river per unit time is calculated by:
A) multiplying the velocity by the cross-sectional area of the river
B) multiplying the velocity times the length of the river
C) dividing the channel's width by its velocity
D) dividing the channel's length by its cross-sectional area

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The volume of water flowing through any part of a river per unit time, also known as the discharge, is calculated by multiplying the velocity of the water by the cross-sectional area of the river. This gives the volume of water flowing past a point per unit time.

The Volume of Water Flowing Through Any Part of a River