Surface indicators of turbulence in stream flows include eddies and ________.
A) meandering
B) whirlpools
C) braided streams
D) dissolved load
E) fluvial processes

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Whirlpools are a surface indicator of turbulence in stream flows, caused by the swirling motion of water. Eddies are also a surface indicator of turbulence, but are typically smaller than whirlpools and caused by the flow of water around an obstruction. Meandering, braided streams, dissolved load, and fluvial processes are all related to stream behavior, but are not specific indicators of turbulence.

Surface Indicators of Turbulence in Stream Flows Include Eddies and ________