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Higher velocity discharge (volume of water):
A
depends on a watershed.
B
depends on a confluence.
C
has bigger particles and more particles that flow through it.
D
has smaller particles and less particles that flow through it.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bernoulli’s Principle states that as the speed of a moving fluid increases, the pressure within the fluid decreases. The Bernoulli’s Principle explains the behavior of an ideal fluid passing through a pipe or enclosed passageway such a pump.

Detailed explanation-2: -The faster the water is flowing, the larger the particles that can be kept in suspension and transported within the flowing water.

Detailed explanation-3: -The increased velocity and the increased cross-sectional area mean that discharge increases.

Detailed explanation-4: -As discharge increases, generally width, depth, and velocity of the stream also increase. A stream’s velocity depends on position in the stream channel, irregularities in the stream channel caused by resistant rock, and stream gradient. Friction slows water along channel edges.

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