What is the surface area of the water in Thunder River? (Divide the graph into smaller units to get a more accurate area of the water.)
Thunder River = 1,000,000 gallons.
1 cubic foot = 7.48 gallons
Find the average depth of Thunder River. Assume the river has a constant depth, then:
What is the average depth if the river has a semicircle for a cross section?
What is the average depth if the river has a rectangle for a cross section?
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