If the Load Exceeds a Stream's Capacity,sediment Accumulates in the Bed

question 58

Multiple Choice

If the load exceeds a stream's capacity,sediment accumulates in the bed in a process called

• A)downcutting.
• B)degradation.
• C)aggradation.
• D)saltation.
• E)traction

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