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Silt refers to a sediment of a certain size. Sediment can be of any size particle which has been deposited.
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What turns sediment into shale?
Silt and clay size sediments form shale.
when the flow of a river does what the sediment is deposited?
The flow of water slows enough for the silt to be deposited.
What type of sediment can be found far from its source?
Smaller sediment, such as silt and clay. It is smaller, so it can be carried higher into stronger winds, which blow the small sediment far from its source.
What is the triangular or fan shaped deposit of sediment that forms where a river empties into an ocean or lake?
silt This trianguar deposit of sediment where a river empties into an ocean is called a delta.
What substances wash into the ocean but do not dissolve?
sediment
What is rocks and soil recently deposited by a river?
the answer is silt
What is the fine sediment left behind when a flood recedes?
Silt
What is another name for silt?
dirt Sediment
What is the relationship of silt in water?
Sediment composition.
What is the load of the Nile?
The sediment and silt etc that it carries.
What is silt trap?
A silt trap is a designated area where water that is contaminated with suspended sediment as a result of construction activity or water runoff is contained. While the water is in a silt trap, the sediment can settle to the bottom of the trap until it can be removed.
What term is used to identify windblown sediment of silt and clay?
Wind blown sediment is known as 'Aeolian.'
What is the material carried by rivers to the ocean is called?
Silt and Sediment.
Clay and silt that have been eroded and deposited are called?
Sediment
What is the fine sediment left behind when the flood recedes?
Silt
Can silt be used to make pottery?
I am pretty sure you can. Also, its larger particle size would mean it was less likely to break when fired. ADDED: It depends on the material. Silt is simply very fine sediment, but if the sediment is predominantly of clay-forming minerals then it can be used for pottery or at least earthenware.
What is another word for fine sand in water?
Pherhaps, silt? Sediment?
