Multiple Choice
When a stream carrying suspended sediment enters a reservoir,
A) It deposits its suspended sediment load.
B) Scouring by the suspended sediment carves the reservoir deeper.
C) The sediment stays suspended in the reservoir water and pollutes it.
D) The suspended sediment stays in suspension and is released below the dam, polluting water downstream.
Correct Answer:
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