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Which of the following refers to the maximum volume of water that a river can transport in a given unit of time?
A. River capacity✓ Correct Answer
B. River competence
C. Base level
D. Hydraulic action
💡 Solution & Explanation
River capacity denotes the absolute maximum load of debris and water a stream can transport under specific discharge conditions. In contrast, river competence describes the maximum particle size a stream can move, and base level represents the lowest point to which a stream can erode. Hydraulic action refers strictly to the mechanical erosion caused by the sheer force of moving water against riverbanks.
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