The total load of a stream refers to the particles of sand and gravel that roll and slide along the river channel.

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The total load of a stream includes not only the particles of sand and gravel that roll and slide along the river channel (bed load) but also the silt and clay particles that are suspended in the water (suspended load) and the materials (such as dissolved minerals) carried in solution (dissolved load).

The Total Load of a Stream Refers to the Particles