Which particles of sediment are most likely to be transported as suspended load?
A)small, low density particles
B)pebbles of average density
C)sand and gravel of relatively high density
D)dissolved ions in solution
E)All of these.

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Small, low density particles are most likely to be transported as suspended load because they can be easily lifted and carried by water currents. Larger, denser particles like pebbles and sand require more energy to be lifted and are more likely to be transported as bed load. Dissolved ions in solution are not considered sediment and do not contribute to sediment transport as suspended load or bed load.

Which Particles of Sediment Are Most Likely to Be Transported