Question

In what ways does a stream transport its load, and which part of the load moves most slowly? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer: Option (B)

Explanation: A stream transports its materials in different ways-

1. Dissolved load- Here, the materials gets dissolved when mixed with water and flows along with the stream.
2. Suspended load- Here, the materials are not fully dissolved in the water but they can be carried from one place to another in suspension mode, by the river.
3. Bed load- Bed load are transported in three different ways such as-

• Sliding- here, the materials slides down along a curved surface under the water and carried away.
• Rolling- here, the materials are solid and due to force exerted by water, it can roll and move to distant places.

• Saltation- here, the materials are carried away in a series of jumps.

Thus, the most appropriate answer is option (B) i.e bedload.