Ch 06.2: The Work of Streams - Erosion & Sediment Transport

Multiple Choice

The suspended load of a stream...

• ...is deposited before the bed load.

• ...consists primarily of highly soluble substances.

• ...moves along the bottom of the channel by rolling or sliding.

• ...usually consists of fine sand, silt, and clay-sized particles.

Multiple Choice

Most streams carry the largest part of their load...

• ...as dissolved material.

• ...along the stream’s bottom.

• ...as bed load.

• ...in suspension.

Multiple Choice

What is the measure of the largest particles a stream can carry?

• competence

• capacity

• discharge

• gradient