Bed load is moved by
A) saltation.
B) traction.
C) suspension.
D) saltation, traction, and suspension.
E) both saltation and traction, but not suspension.

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Bed load is moved by saltation and traction, which involve particles bouncing along the bed and rolling or sliding along the bed, respectively. Suspension involves particles being carried within the water column, which is not considered bed load movement.

Bed Load Is Moved by