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What is the term used to describe the maximum discharge a canal can safely carry without overflowing?
23. What is the term used to describe the maximum discharge a canal can safely carry without overflowing?
- Critical discharge
- Design discharge
- Peak discharge
- Maximum discharge
Answer
The correct answer is: B) Design discharge
Explanation
The maximum discharge that a canal is intended to manage under typical operating conditions without overflowing is referred to as design discharge.