Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Cobble-sized particles are most likely to be transported as part of a stream's:

  1. suspended load

  2. bed load

  3. dissolved load

  4. Cobbles are too large to be transported by streams

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Cobble-sized particles (64-256mm) are too large to be suspended and instead travel as bed load, rolling, sliding, or bouncing along the streambed. Suspended load carries silt and clay; dissolved load contains minerals in solution.