The amount of water that passes a particular point in a river over a given time period is called the ____.
A)velocity
B)channel flow
C)discharge
D)channel capacity
E)channel load

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Discharge is the correct term for the amount of water that passes a particular point in a river over a given time period. Velocity refers to the speed of the water, channel flow generally describes the movement of water within the river bed, channel capacity is the maximum amount of water a river can hold, and channel load refers to the sediment and debris carried by the river.

The Amount of Water That Passes a Particular Point in a River