That part of the flow in a stream comes from sub-soil or valley, may be beneath the top surface of channel bed is called__________________?

Correct answer: D. Base flow

  • A. Sub-surface flow
  • B. All are correct
  • C. Ground flow
  • D. Base flow

Explanation

Base flow is the relatively sustained contribution to streamflow supplied by groundwater and other delayed subsurface drainage. Subsurface flow is a broader descriptive term, but the hydrological term for this stream contribution is base flow.

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