Phillip came out to this stream after a few days of very heavy rain. He noticed that the bank of the stream had parts that seemed to disappear. What conclusion can you draw about the stream?

Question

Responses
A Thirsty animals that drank from the stream pushed the earth underneath them deeper into the ground.Thirsty animals that drank from the stream pushed the earth underneath them deeper into the ground.
B The roots of the grass were strong enough to hold the soil along the stream in place.The roots of the grass were strong enough to hold the soil along the stream in place.
C The water from the rain eroded the banks of the stream and carried the mud and grass downstream.The water from the rain eroded the banks of the stream and carried the mud and grass downstream.
D The heavy winds created by the storm blew the dirt along the banks out into the grassy area yards away from the stream.

Answer 1

The conclusion that can be drawn about the stream is that the water from the heavy rain eroded the banks of the stream and carried the mud and grass downstream. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.