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Stream erode their channels by abrasion, grinding, and by dissolving soluble material. Stream transport sediment in three ways.
1. in solution (dissolved load)
2. in suspension (suspended load)
3. scooting or rolling along the bottom (bed load)
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Most streams carry the largest part of their load?
In Suspension.
What is the difference between a streams suspended load and its bed load?
The difference between a suspended load and a bead load is a suspended load consists of the small particles or rock materials that are dispersed throughout the water and easily carried downstream. The bead load consists of the larger particles that are dragged and bounced along near the bottom of the river.
What term is used to describe desert streams that carry water only during periods of rainfall called?
Wadi
What make up the suspended loads of most rivers and streams?
Clay, sand, silt.
What is the dropping of sediment that occurs when an agent of erosion can no longer carry its load?
I'm pretty sure it is called "deposition".
Most streams carry the largest part of their load?
In Suspension.
Why is bed load only found in mountain streams with high gradient?
streams with low gradients usually move slowly and can't carry bed load dowmstream
Why is bed load only found in mountain streams in high gradients?
streams with low gradients usually move slowly and can't carry bed load dowmstream
When is the total load that a stream can carry greatest?
The total volume of flow in streams is termed discharge.
Materials carried in a streams water?
its junk? bed load, which sometimes includes junk
What does a streams load consists of?
Mineral materials
What are three way streams transport sediments?
Streams transport sediment in three ways. 1. in solution (dissolved load) 2. in suspension (suspended load) 3. scooting or rolling along the bottom (bed load)
Is it true streams carry a greater load of sand and gravel as they leave a mountain range than the resulting river will carry across the lowlands?
Yes, as in the lower reaches, with a slower flow of water, a lot of sediment, sand and gravel settles out.
What is the largest part of a streams load?
Along the stream's bottom
What is the best way to carry a load when driving on a ramp?
With a forklift, carry the load on the uphill side.
How much load does a 2X6X12' carry?
2x6x12 load
What are some phrases on carry?
Carry on Carry the torch Carry the water Carry the load
