The suspended load of a stream consists of particles that are
A)rolled along the stream bed.
B)held aloft in the stream flow.
C)dragged along the stream bed.
D)dissolved in solution.
E)bounced along the stream bed.

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The suspended load of a stream consists of particles that are held aloft in the stream flow. These particles are too small or light to be dragged along the stream bed or bounced along the stream bed as a bed load. They are carried along by the flow of the water, forming a cloudy or murky appearance in the water.

The Suspended Load of a Stream Consists of Particles That