Sediment that is moved along the bottom of a stream is known as _______.
A)suspended load
B)dissolved load
C)bed load
D)clay
E)sand

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Bed load refers to sediment that is moved along the bottom of a stream by rolling, bouncing, or sliding. Suspended load refers to smaller sediment particles that are carried in the water column, while dissolved load refers to minerals and elements that are dissolved and carried in the water. Clay and sand are types of sediment but do not specify how they are moved in the stream.

Sediment That Is Moved Along the Bottom of a Stream