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What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: In general, a higher stream velocity indicates the stream is likely to erode, while lower velocity streams are more likely to transport and deposit sediment. Particle size plays a role as well. Higher velocities are required to erode very fine and very coarse particles, while moderate velocities can erode mid-size particles such as sand. A low-velocity stream will transport fine particles such as clay and silt, and deposit large particles such as gravel.?

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