Which of the following is the correct relationship between stream velocity and sediment load?
A) As velocity increases, so does the stream's capacity to carry a larger load.
B) As velocity increases, the amount of sediment carried by the stream decreases.
C) There is no definite relationship between velocity and sediment load.

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As the velocity of a stream increases, its ability to pick up, transport, and carry larger and more sediment also increases. This is because higher velocity provides more energy to move larger particles and maintain them in suspension or roll them along the stream bed.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Relationship Between Stream