River discharge Flashcards
1
Q
What is river discharge?
A
simply the volume of water that flows in a river per second, measured in cumecs (m3/s)
2
Q
How does precipitation affect river discharge?
A
the more precipitation, the higher the discharge
3
Q
How does hot weather affect river discharge?
A
the hotter it is, the lower the discharge, due to increased evaporation
4
Q
How does Removal of water from river affect discharge?
A
less water, so reduces the discharge
