Which of the following does NOT influence whether sediment is picked up by a stream?
A) size and density of the sediment
B) turbulence of the moving water
C) location of the sediment in the stream
D) whether the stream flows north-south or east-west

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The direction in which a stream flows (north-south or east-west) does not influence whether sediment is picked up by the stream. Factors that do influence sediment transport include the size and density of the sediment, the turbulence of the moving water, and the location of the sediment in the stream. These factors affect the stream's capacity to erode, transport, and deposit sediment. The direction of flow is not relevant to these physical processes.

Which of the Following Does NOT Influence Whether Sediment Is