Question

in some streams, flowing water causes large particles to bounce or roll along the bottom of a stream. what is the term for these particles?
bed load
discharge
dissolved load
suspended load

Explanation:

• Bed load refers to sediment particles that are transported along the bed (bottom) of a stream by rolling, sliding, or bouncing.
• Discharge is the volume of water flowing past a point in a stream per unit time.
• Dissolved load consists of substances dissolved in the water.
• Suspended load is made up of fine - grained particles that are carried in the water column without settling to the bottom.

Answer:

Bed load