If a stream is 6 meters wide, 1 meter deep on average, and flows at 1 meter per second, what is its discharge in cubic meters per second?
A)1
B)6
C)8
D)10

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Discharge is calculated as the product of the cross-sectional area of the stream and its velocity. Here, the area is 6 meters (width) * 1 meter (depth) = 6 square meters, and the velocity is 1 meter per second, so the discharge is 6 cubic meters per second.

If a Stream Is 6 Meters Wide, 1 Meter Deep