The total possible load a stream can transport is its ________, whereas a stream's ability to move particles of specific size is its ________.
A) capacity; competence
B) competence; capacity
C) discharge; competence
D) bed load; sediment load

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Capacity refers to the total amount of sediment a stream can carry, while competence refers to the size of particles a stream can transport. Therefore, choice A correctly matches the terms with their definitions. Choice B reverses the terms, choice C incorrectly includes discharge, and choice D is unrelated.

The Total Possible Load a Stream Can Transport Is Its