Running water dissolves soluble minerals.This material is most likely to be transported by a stream as _________.
A) suspended load
B) dissolved load
C) bedload
D) discharge

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Soluble minerals that are dissolved in water are transported as dissolved load in a stream. Suspended load consists of small particles that are carried by the water, while bedload consists of larger particles that are rolled, bounced, or dragged along the streambed. Discharge refers to the volume of water that is flowing in the stream.

Running Water Dissolves Soluble Minerals