Traction within a stream refers to _____.
A)the total amount of load being moved
B)sliding and rolling load along the stream bed.
C)dissolving of rock material by the stream water
D)the maximum size of load being moved by the stream
E)the velocity of the stream flow

Question

Traction within a stream refers to _____. ​
A)the total amount of load being moved
B)sliding and rolling load along the stream bed.
C)dissolving of rock material by the stream water
D)the maximum size of load being moved by the stream
E)the velocity of the stream flow

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Traction within a stream refers to the process of larger particles like pebbles and boulders sliding, rolling, or being pushed along the stream bed by the force of the water. This is distinct from other forms of sediment transport such as suspension or solution.

Traction Within a Stream Refers to _____. ​

Traction Within a Stream Refers to _____.