Which of the following sediment sizes is likely to be transported mostly on the bottom of the stream bed?
A) fine sand
B) sticky clay particles
C) pebbles and cobbles
D) dissolved materials

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Pebbles and cobbles are larger sediment sizes that are typically transported along the bottom of a stream bed through processes like rolling, sliding, or saltation, due to their weight and size compared to finer materials like sand or clay.

Which of the Following Sediment Sizes Is Likely to Be