Stream Discharge Dynamics Quiz

What is stream discharge?

• The speed of water flow in a stream

• The volume of water that passes a given location within a given period of time

• The depth of a stream

• The width of a stream

Which of the following factors does NOT affect stream discharge?

• Precipitation

• Temperature

• Streambed composition

• Color of the water

How is stream discharge typically measured?

• In cubic meters per second

• In liters per minute

• In gallons per hour

• In kilograms per second

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What is the formula for calculating stream discharge?

• Discharge = Velocity + Area

• Discharge = Velocity / Area

• Discharge = Velocity - Area

Which of the following is NOT a reason for seasonal variations in stream discharge?

• Melting snow in spring

• Increased evaporation in summer

• Human water usage

• The gravitational pull of the moon

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How does urbanization typically affect stream discharge?

• Decreases discharge due to increased absorption

• Increases discharge due to decreased infiltration

• No effect on discharge

• Decreases discharge due to increased evaporation

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What role does vegetation play in the context of stream discharge?

• Increases discharge by blocking sunlight

• Decreases discharge by absorbing water

• Increases discharge by adding water through transpiration

• No effect on discharge

Which of the following human activities can REDUCE stream discharge?

• Deforestation

• Building dams

• Urbanization

• Agriculture

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What is the impact of climate change on stream discharge?

• Predictable increase in discharge globally

• Predictable decrease in discharge globally

• Increased variability and unpredictability in discharge

• No impact on discharge

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Why is measuring stream discharge important?

• To predict flooding events

• To manage water resources

• To understand ecosystem health

• All of the above

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