Distinguish bedload and suspended load in sediment transport.

Distinguish bedload and suspended load in sediment transport.

• A. Bedload consists of larger particles that roll/slide along the bed; suspended load are finer particles carried within the water column (silt, clay).
• B. Bedload are dissolved minerals; suspended load are rocks.
• C. Bedload are finer particles carried in the water column; suspended load are larger particles rolling along the bed.
• D. Bedload is absent in most rivers.

Answer: (A)