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Suspended load

earth science Maturity 11-13

Rivers carry tiny bits of dirt.

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Blšanka Suspended Load.jpg
The moving water lifts them up. These small bits stay in the water. They do not touch the bottom. This helps the river move things. Can you see the river move? It is very cool to watch!

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