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Jackson Avery
on Dec 14, 2024
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Which of the following is a condition favoring deposition of sediment?
A) an increase in water velocity
B) a decrease in gradient of the stream
C) an increase in turbulence of the water
D) an increase in the salt content of the water
E) a decrease in grain size as a clast breaks into two pieces
Deposition
The process where material is laid down or settles in a new location.
Gradient
A measure of the steepness or incline of a surface, often expressed as a ratio of vertical rise to horizontal distance.
- Comprehend how the velocity of a stream influences sediment transportation and its eventual accumulation.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend how the velocity of a stream influences sediment transportation and its eventual accumulation.