During a Flood, a Stream's Erosive Power Increases Dramatically

question 14

Multiple Choice

During a flood, a stream's erosive power increases dramatically. The increase in erosive power is approximately equal to:

• A) the square of the increase in velocity.
• B) two times the increase in discharge.
• C) the increase in discharge.
• D) the increase in velocity.

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