The size of clasts that a stream can carry is primarily controlled by
A) the water temperature.
B) the amount of dissolved and suspended load of a stream.
C) how close the stream is to the ocean.
D) the velocity and turbulence of the current.
E) whether it is a permanent or ephemeral stream.
D) the velocity and turbulence of the current.
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