In a stream's floodplain, what size of stream channel material would most likely be found?
A)large, angular boulders
B)well-rounded stones and pebbles
C)sand, silt, and clay
D)dissolved minerals

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In a stream's floodplain, the material is typically finer, consisting of sand, silt, and clay, which are deposited during flood events when the water slows down and loses its capacity to carry larger particles.

In a Stream's Floodplain, What Size of Stream Channel Material