Graded bedding forms when

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b. sediment is deposited on a steep slope or grade.
c. turbidity currents deposit first coarse sediment then fine sediment.
d. cross-bedding is truncated.
e. turbidity currents deposit first fine sediment then coarse sediment.


C

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