What is a stream's discharge rate if it has a width of 10 meters,a depth of 2 meters,and a velocity of 2 meters per second?
A)400 cubic meters per second
B)120 cubic meters per second
C)40 cubic meters per second
D)22 cubic meters per second
E)14 cubic meters per second

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Discharge rate(Q) = Width(B) x Depth(D) x Velocity(V) = 10 x 2 x 2 = 40 cubic meters per second. Therefore, the correct answer is C) 40 cubic meters per second.

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