If a stream water is red, which of the following would best describe why the water is red?
A) The sediment load in the stream is rich in pollen.
B) The sediment load in the stream is rich in wind-blown dust from the desert.
C) The sediment load in the stream is rich in iron oxide (i.e., rust).
D) The sediment load in the stream is rich in red seaweed.

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Iron oxide, or rust, gives a reddish color to water due to its characteristic hue.

If a Stream Water Is Red, Which of the Following