Which of the following variables influences the discharge of a stream?

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All of these variables influence the discharge of a stream.

Gradient, or the slope of the stream channel, influences the speed of water flow and therefore the amount of water that can be carried by the stream.

Drainage area, or the size of the area that contributes water to the stream, determines the volume of water that can be collected and therefore the amount of water that can be discharged by the stream.

Rainfall directly affects the amount of water that enters the stream and therefore the discharge.

Which of the Following Variables Influences the Discharge of a Stream