Which has greater capacity?
A) a small, steep mountain stream
B) a broad, slow-flowing river

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A broad, slow-flowing river has greater capacity compared to a small, steep mountain stream. The capacity of a river depends on its discharge rate (volume of water passing through a particular point per unit time) and the width/depth of the river channel. A broad, slow-flowing river has a larger channel width/depth and a higher discharge rate, hence it can carry a larger volume of water compared to a small mountain stream with a narrow channel and lower discharge rate.

Which Has Greater Capacity