The sediment load consisting of fine-grained clastic particles held aloft in the stream is the
A)dissolved load.
B)flow load.
C)suspended load.
D)bed load.

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The suspended load refers to the sediment load consisting of fine-grained clastic particles held aloft in the stream. The dissolved load is composed of ions and molecules that are carried in the water as it moves. The flow load includes anything that is moved by the flow of water but is not in direct contact with the bed or banks, and can include floating debris or vegetation. The bed load refers to sediment that is moved along the bed of the stream, including pebbles, stones, and larger particles.

The Sediment Load Consisting of Fine-Grained Clastic Particles Held Aloft