Sediment that floats along in the stream is called
A) bedload.
B) suspended load.
C) dissolved load.
D) saltation.
E) rolling.

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Sediment that floats along in the stream is called suspended load. Bedload refers to sediment that rolls, slides or bounces along the bottom of the stream. Dissolved load refers to ions that are dissolved in the water. Saltation refers to sediment that is too heavy to be suspended and bounces along the bottom in a hopping motion. Rolling is a form of bedload transport where sediment rolls along the bottom.

Sediment That Floats Along in the Stream Is Called