Streams transport great quantities of sediment.The most effective transport of sediment occurs in
A)laminar flow.
B)turbulent flow.
C)particle flow.
D)groundwater flow.

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Turbulent flow is characterized by irregular and fluctuating motion, which creates eddies and vortices that can pick up and transport sediment. This is the most effective mode of sediment transport in streams. Laminar flow, on the other hand, is characterized by smooth, regular motion and does not have enough energy to transport sediment effectively. Particle flow and groundwater flow are not significant modes of sediment transport in streams.

Streams Transport Great Quantities of Sediment