Bed load is moved by
A)Saltation and traction.
B)Traction and solution.
C)Suspension and solution.
D)Saltation and suspension.

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Bed load is moved by two processes: saltation and traction. Saltation is the bouncing motion of particles along the streambed, while traction is the dragging of particles along the streambed. These two processes are responsible for most of the movement of sediment in a stream or river.

Bed Load Is Moved by