The following diagram illustrates streams in a set of drainage basins.

-All other variables related to stream size being equal, which stream in the diagram above will have the largest discharge?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D

Question

The following diagram illustrates streams in a set of drainage basins.
 
-All other variables related to stream size being equal, which stream in the diagram above will have the largest discharge?
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Stream C will have the largest discharge because discharge is the product of cross-sectional area and velocity, and assuming all other factors are equal, the stream with the largest cross-sectional area or highest velocity will have the largest discharge.

The Following Diagram Illustrates Streams in a Set of Drainage