The cross-sectional area of the channel of a stream or river is calculated by:
A) multiplying the channel's width by its average depth
B) multiplying the channel's depth by its average length
C) dividing the channel's depth by its width
D) adding the channel's width and average length

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The cross-sectional area of a channel is found by multiplying the width of the channel by its average depth, which gives the area in a square measurement (e.g., square meters). This is a basic principle in hydrology for determining the size of a river or stream's channel.

The Cross-Sectional Area of the Channel of a Stream or River