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The reason many rivers contain clay is because clay particles are lighter than the small rocks and pebbles beneath, so the clay particles are deposited on top of the rocks. However clay is not lighter than silt particles, in fact clay is much heavier. Normally the silt would cover the clay, but if the river is fast enough, it may continue to carry away the silt particles, and leave the clay.
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Where was clay tablets found?
Clay tablets were made out of clay that was easily found by the rivers of Tigris and Euphrates.
Where in Georgia is clay found?
in rivers and lakes
Clay and silt are found in?
Rivers and sedimentary basins.
Where do kaolinite rocks come from?
kaolinite is found near rivers and near areas with clay material
Where is clay soil normally found?
The south is where red clay is found.
What is the liquid found in rivers?
liquid found in rivers
How much water is found in rivers?
There are a lot of water are found in rivers.
Where do potters from Ancient Mesopotamia get their clay from?
Clay is found in the ground.
What are two main sources of sediment that rivers and streams carry?
Silt and clay.
Are the sources of rivers found in oceans?
No, rivers flow into oceans, and "source" implies "from." Sources of rivers are found in the mountains.
Where did the Iroquois get clay?
Clay is one form of soil. It is found in different areas, but is frequently found along riverbanks.
What are the two main sources of the sediment that rivers and streams carry?
The correct answer is silt and clay.
