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Do smaller particles of sediment get deposited first or do large particles of sediment?
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It would take more time for smaller particles to settle because they are lighter than larger particles, making it harder for them to settle. Its is easier for larger particles to settle because if they bump up against each other they wont move much and their heavier weight will cause them to stay once settled.
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∙ 14y agoLarge particles generally get deposited first because of their mass. The effect of gravity on the larger particles requires a greater push by moving air, water, or ice to keep them moving.
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In a stream channel what sediment is deposited first?
gravel sized particles
How can basalt become part of a sedimentary rock?
It has to first be eroded into relatively small particles (sediment) and then cemented together again.
What explains why turbigenic sediments are found in graded beds?
During deposition, larger particles usually settle to the bottom faster than smaller particles do.When turbidity currents reach the deep ocean floor, the slope decreases. The current decreases and the largest, most dense sediments are deposited first. This process is called vertical sorting, which results in graded bedding.
How the metamorphic rock can become sediment rock?
The Metamorphic Rock must undergo a process called Weathering and Erosion. Once it has become sediments it goes under another process called Cementing and Compacting. Now it has become a sedimentary rock. Trust Point me if this helped! Thanks!
If you collect a jar of water from a stream which part of its load will settle to the bottom of the jar?
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When a river slows down and deposits its sediment load smaller particles of sediment are deposited first. True or False?
True
Is this true or false When a river slows down and deposits its sediment load smaller particles of sediment are deposited first?
true
When a river slows down and deposits its sediment load smaller particles of sediment are deposited first?
No, the heavier are deposited first and then the medium ones and lastly the very smallest (sand). This can be seen clearly when you look at what are called out washed plains.
When a river slows down and deposits it's sediment load smaller particles of sediment are deposited first?
No, the heavier are deposited first and then the medium ones and lastly the very smallest (sand). This can be seen clearly when you look at what are called out washed plains.
In a stream channel what sediment is deposited first?
gravel sized particles
When a river slows down and deposits its sediment load smaller particles of sediment are deposed first true or false?
True
When a river slows down what types of sediment will be deposited first why?
The heaviest sediment will always be deposited first. Which sediment is the heaviest in that flowage can vary widely.
Why cant igneous rock turn into sedimentay rock?
Actually it can - but only if it is first eroded and deposited as sediment.
Which earth materials are deposited first as the water in a river slows down?
Larger particles are deposited first as a stream loses velocity. Gravel would be deposited first, since it is the largest (out of Clay, Silt, Sand, and Gravel)
Process in which sediment is laid down in any location?
First of all there is weathering (erosion) of rocks at some place, they are carried away by wind or water at some other place and deposited there.Layers on layers are deposited to form sediments.
What happens to a metamorphic rock when its weathered?
Weathering of existing rock is the first step in the formation of most sedimentary rock, providing the sediment which will eventually be eroded, deposited, compacted and cemented together.
How can basalt become part of a sedimentary rock?
It has to first be eroded into relatively small particles (sediment) and then cemented together again.
