How does sediment get deposited?

Answer 1

Sediment is eroded (mainly) rock carried down stream by a river. As the river flow slows heavier particles fall and settle on the river bed. Lighter particle are carried the furthest out into the sea, where they too settle on the sea floor. Storms, floods and shifting tidal currents can alter or change the amount of sediment the river carriers and the rate at which the sediment settles in the sea. The finest sediment is known as silt, and is the slippery mud that lines the tidal estuary creeks where the river flow is the least.

Answer 2

Sediments are carried by the agents of erosion (wind, moving water, ice), and are deposited as friction and gravity overcome the force of the agent carrying them Where they are deposited depends on the agent of erosion. Glacial drift, sand dunes, gravel bars, loess, and silt at the bottom of lakes are all examples of deposited sediments.

Answer 3

Sediment is deposited when the energy in the flow is not enough to move the sediment.

Answer 4

Stuff dies or falls into the water, the stuff settles, and more stuff above each layer serves to compress that layer.

Answer 5

Sediment is made when broken sedimentary rock is broken and worn down by the elements. It is light enough to be carried by wind and water.

Answer 6

Sediment is often deposited as the tide rises and falls. As the incoming and outgoing water crosses the beach or banks, sediments are deposited.

Answer 7

weather and erosion

Answer 8

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