The velocity of moving water controls the sediment it can carry. How will a decrease in water velocity control the size of the sediment particle that is deposited first?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: As fast-moving water begins to slow, the largest particles will be deposited first. As water continues to slow, the next largest particles will be deposited.
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A) Rigid, less compressible material B) Material that has been slightly heated C) Partially molten material D) Molten material
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A. primarily to China. B. as a result of a treaty that allows countries to send such waste to other countries that might benefit from the source of materials. C. where unprotected workers break it apart to retrieve valuable materials. D. primarily to China where unprotected workers break it apart to retrieve valuable materials.
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