Bedrock and sediment in a stream is most susceptible to erosion if it is:
A) in slow-moving water in an eddy
B) in a site that is sheltered from oncoming clasts
C) located in a turbulent part of the river
D) composed entirely of large clasts that affect stream flow
E) all of these

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Bedrock and sediment are most susceptible to erosion in turbulent parts of a river, where the water's force and movement are strongest, effectively wearing away at the material more efficiently than in calm or sheltered areas.

Bedrock and Sediment in a Stream Is Most Susceptible to Erosion