Bedrock and sediment in a stream is most susceptible to erosion if it is
A)in slow-moving water in an eddy.
B)in a site that is sheltered from oncoming clasts.
C)located in a turbulent part of the river.
D)composed entirely of large clasts that affect stream flow.
E)All of these.

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Turbulent water has higher energy and is more capable of eroding bedrock and sediment in a stream compared to slow-moving water in an eddy or sheltered sites. Large clasts may affect stream flow, but their presence alone does not make the bedrock or sediment more susceptible to erosion.

Bedrock and Sediment in a Stream Is Most Susceptible to Erosion