A stream erodes material from its banks and bed by ____.
A) suspension
B) hydraulic action
C) abrasion
D) suspension and hydraulic action
E) hydraulic action and abrasion

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hydraulic action is when the force of the water dislodges and moves sediment, while abrasion is when the sediment that is picked up by the water acts like sandpaper and erodes the banks and bed of the stream. Therefore, the correct answer is E - hydraulic action and abrasion.

A Stream Erodes Material from Its Banks and Bed by ____