Asked by
jasmin mughal
on Dec 14, 2024Verified
If erosion and deposition occur at the same rate, how can we best describe the particles of sediment on a streambed?
A) only very small particles will be present along the stream bottom
B) particles neither move in, nor move out of this part of the stream
C) as the sediment moves downstream, it is replaced by a similar volume of sediment
D) pebbles and cobbles carried away are replaced by the same number of smaller particles
Erosion
A method where natural powers transport soils, rocks, or substances in solution from their original place to a new location.
Deposition
Deposition is the geological process by which sediments, minerals, and particles are accumulated or laid down in new locations, often by water, wind, or ice.
Sediment Particles
Small fragments of rock, mineral, or organic materials that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.
- Understand the dynamic balance of erosion and deposition in river systems and their impact on sediment characteristics.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the dynamic balance of erosion and deposition in river systems and their impact on sediment characteristics.