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The term "sediment" is generally used for eroded particles, but much more frequently for particles when they are deposited by water and ice. The terms dust and sand are more frequently used for the specific airborne particles.

Or possibly loess which is a light-coloured fine-grained accumulation of clay and silt particles that have been deposited by the wind

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In a stream channel what sediment is deposited first?

Coarse sediment, such as gravel and larger particles, is typically deposited first in a stream channel due to its heavier weight and inability to remain suspended in the flowing water for extended periods of time. Finer sediment, like sand and silt, may be carried further downstream before being deposited.


What is alluvial material?

Alluvial material is sediment that is deposited by flowing water, such as rivers or streams. It is composed of particles like sand, silt, and gravel that are carried by the water and then deposited when the water slows down. Alluvial material is often found in floodplains and river deltas.


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)


What are small Soil particles that are carried by water and deposited into a delta?

sediments


Does alluvium refers to stream deposits mainly sand and gravel?

Yes, alluvium typically refers to sediment deposits carried and deposited by streams, rivers, and flowing water. It often consists of a mix of particles including sand, gravel, silt, and clay.


What refers to sediments deposited from streams?

Alluvial deposits refer to sediments deposited by streams. These deposits are typically composed of sand, gravel, and silt that are carried and deposited by flowing water.


What is soil deposited by water kwown as?

Soil deposited by water is known as alluvium. This type of soil is typically made up of silt, clay, sand, and gravel deposits that have been carried and deposited by streams, rivers, and other bodies of water.


What are small particles of rock carried away by?

Small particles of rock can be carried away by erosion processes such as wind, water, or ice. These particles can be transported and deposited in different locations, shaping the landscape over time.


Is sand carried as far as gravel?

No, sand particles are typically lighter and smaller than gravel, so they are generally carried shorter distances by water or wind. Gravel particles are larger and heavier, making them less easily transported over long distances.


What do fine sand and gravel do to water?

The gravel and sand filter out smaller particles from the water


Why is water and gravel a suspension?

Yes because you can still see the gravel inside the water


Name for a sheet of gravel deposited at the front of a moraine?

APRON If into water, a varve.