Which Particles of Sediment Are Most Likely to Be Transported

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which particles of sediment are most likely to be transported as suspended load?

• A)small, low density particles
• B)pebbles of average density
• C)sand and gravel of relatively high density
• D)dissolved ions in solution
• E)All of these.

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Definitions:

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