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Sediments transported by water are typically rounded and well-sorted due to the continuous abrasion and sorting processes during transport. They can vary in size from fine silt to large boulders, depending on the energy of the water flow. In contrast, wind-transported sediments, such as sand, tend to be finer and more angular, as wind can only move smaller particles. Wind also results in unique features like ripples and dunes, shaped by the directional flow of air.
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What Sediments can be picked by?
Sediments can be picked up by wind, and water.
In what ways are sediments transported?
By water or wind
What four things can move sediments?
Water, wind, gravity, and ice can all move sediments from one place to another.
How are sediments moved about?
Mostly By water from river.... than Air, Glaciers etc.
What do we call the materials deposited by water wind and melting glaciers?
The materials deposited by water, wind, and melting glaciers are collectively referred to as "sediments." These sediments can take various forms, such as sand, silt, clay, and gravel, and are often classified based on their size and origin. When these sediments accumulate over time, they can form sedimentary rocks or contribute to soil development.
Sediments left behind by moving wind or water?
sediments left behind by moving water or wind
What Sediments can be picked by?
Sediments can be picked up by wind, and water.
Sediments can be picked up by what?
Sediments can be picked up by water, wind, or ice. Water can transport sediments in rivers, streams, and oceans, while wind can carry sediments in the form of dust or sand. Ice, through processes like glaciers, can also transport sediments across landscapes.
In what ways are sediments transported?
By water or wind
Why do wind and water deposit sediments?
Wind and water can carry sediments because of their energy and movement. As they flow, they can pick up sediments from the ground and transport them to new locations. When their speed decreases, they drop these sediments, leading to their deposition.
Which factor can transport sediments?
Sediments in sedimentary rock can be transported by wind, water, or glaciers
What is a natural carrier of sediments?
Water, wind, and ice.
Breaks down rocks into sediments?
Wind and water
What is a brief summary of the section charateristics of clastic sediment in the Earth space science book?
Is determined by the way the sediments were transported to the place where they are deposited. Sediments have four main transported agents: Wind, Water, Gravity, and Ice. Sediments particles size can be carried and the distance is determined by the speed of that particle. Both the the distance of the sediments and the sediments agents determines the characteristics of that sediment.
What are the characteristics or properties of sediments?
They are really small and they make sedimentary rocks if they clump together in layers over time. They come from other rocks. They can be transported by wind, water, and ice.
The eroded materials carried by water or wind are called?
Sediment
What sediments tend to form when transpoprted by water and wind?
unsorted deposition
