If a stream has an average depth of 3 meters,an average width of 4 meters,and an average stream velocity of 0.24 m/s,what is the discharge rate or streamflow (Q)?

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The discharge rate (Q) is calculated using the formula Q = A * v, where A is the cross-sectional area and v is the velocity. The area A = depth * width = 3 m * 4 m = 12 m². Therefore, Q = 12 m² * 0.24 m/s = 2.88 m³/s, which rounds to 3 m³/s.

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