The primary factor that determines whether water moves by turbulent or laminar flow is ____.
A) discharge
B) gradient
C) velocity
D) area
E) none of these

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The velocity of water flow is the primary factor that determines whether water moves by turbulent or laminar flow. When the velocity of water is low, the flow is laminar, and when it is high, the flow becomes turbulent. Discharge, gradient, and area do not directly affect the type of flow, but they can impact the velocity of flow, which can then affect the type of flow. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

The Primary Factor That Determines Whether Water Moves by Turbulent