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Where does the lighter sediments deposited?
Lighter sediments are typically deposited closer to the source of the eroded material, such as near river mouths or in low-energy environments like lakes or offshore areas. These sediments tend to settle out first due to their smaller size and lower density compared to heavier sediments.
Why do heavier sediments get deposited before smaller sediments?
Heavier sediments are deposited before smaller sediments due to their greater mass and the influence of gravity. When sediment-laden water slows down, the larger particles, which require more energy to remain suspended, settle out first. As the flow continues to decrease, lighter particles can be carried further before settling. This process is known as sedimentary sorting, resulting in a stratified layering of sediments by size and weight.
Why do rivers deposit heavier sediments first?
Because it requires more energy to transport heavier sediment than lighter sediment. As a river flows it loses energy, and hence begins to drop the heavier sediment. Imagine you had a handful of sand and a handfull of flower. The sand is heavier than the flower, and also larger. If you blow on both of your hands, the flower will be easily blown away, but the sand will be more difficult, because the grains are bigger and heavier, and require more energy to move.The heavier sediments are the first to overcome the power of the moving water with the power of gravity.
How does stream velocity affect the size of the sediments transported?
Stream velocity has a direct impact on the size of sediments that can be transported. Higher stream velocities can carry larger and heavier sediments due to increased erosive forces, while slower velocities are limited to transporting smaller and lighter sediments. This relationship is known as Hjulstrom's curve.
Is 25 milligrams lighter or heavier than 25 centigrams?
heavier because they are two different weights
Is it better to have a vehicle heavier or lighter for a 4WD?
It depends on what your doing with it. If your towing, heavier. If your on the beach, lighter.
What is the opposite of heavier?
lighter
Do you get lighter or heavier when you fart?
You do not become lighter or heavier when you fart. Farting releases gas that was already inside your body, so there is no change in mass.
Is helium lighter or heavier?
Helium is lighter than air
What is the opposite word of heavier?
lighter
What is the opposite word of lighter?
Darker or heavier depending on meaning of lighter
Is 25 milligrams heavier or lighter than 25 centigrams?
LIGHTER
