Question

question 12
2 pts
what is the maximum size particle transported by a stream?
load
capacity
conductivity
competence

Explanation:

• Load: Refers to the total amount of sediment a stream carries, not the maximum - size particle.
• Capacity: It is the total amount of sediment a stream can transport, not related to the maximum - size particle.
• Conductivity: This is a measure of a material's ability to conduct electricity (in a general sense, and in the context of streams, it's not about particle size).
• Competence: In fluvial (stream - related) geomorphology, stream competence specifically refers to the largest particle size a stream can transport.

Answer:

Competence