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Because it has less energy and can carry less sediments.
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when a river slows down what does it do to the sediment its carrying?
As a river flow slows, the sediment starts to settle out. The water at the river's edge often has the lowest flow or movement so there will be more sedimentation.
Why do settle out of flowing water as it slows down?
Because it has less energy and can carry less sediments.
Why does delta often form where a river meets the ocean?
Because water slows down and sediment drops to the bottom
What are particles of materials that are settle out of water?
Sediment
What is water flowing over land carrying particles of sediment?
Runoff is water flowing over land that carries particles of sediment.
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 is ''alluvium ''and is it used?
Sediment deposited by flowing water
Suppose sand gravel and clay are being carried by a river. As the water enters a lake and slows down In what order will these sediments settle out of the water?
the sediment could change in order bto the types of erosions. as a river slows larger pieces settle first gravel settes first, then sand, and then tiny clay sized clay particles
One of the main sources of sediment in flowing water?
runoff
Does deposition happen more when moving water speeds up or slows down?
When water slows down. When water slows down it no longer has the ability to carry a lot of sediment and so deposition occurs
What is the fine sediment transported within the body of flowing water?
a bedload
When particles of sediment in flowing water scrape against the streambed?
Abrasion
