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They become smooth and oval shaped, because the rushing water erodes the rock fragment/s.

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What causes rocks in a stream to be smooth is it weathering?

Rocks in a stream become smooth through a process called abrasion, where the sediments carried by the water wear down the rocks over time. This continuous rubbing and grinding against each other in the stream smoothens the surface of the rocks.


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Particles carried by a stream or river?

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What is a streams bed load?

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What pebbles and boulders carried in a stream called?

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load


What do the solid particles of a stream include?

Solid particles in a stream can include sediment, rocks, sand, gravel, and organic material like leaves or sticks. These particles are carried along by the flow of water and can vary in size and composition depending on the stream's location and characteristics.


What is the amount of water carried by a stream?

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