Streams transport ions in solution as
A) dissolved load.
B) sediment load.
C) bed load.
D) drainage.

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Streams transport ions in solution as dissolved load, which is the portion of sediment that is carried in solution by the stream. Sediment load refers to particles that are carried along by the stream, bed load refers to larger particles that are rolled or pushed along the stream bed, and drainage refers to the overall movement of water through a watershed or river basin.

Streams Transport Ions in Solution as