139321
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Erosion and Deposition

Question 139321 • DRHS GA-GSE Earth Systems

Which factors affect the rate of deposition? Check all that apply.color of the sedimentdensity of the sedimentsize of the sedimenttexture of the sedimentvelocity of the agent of erosion

Answer
A
color of the sediment
B
density of the sediment
C
size of the sediment
D
texture of the sediment
E
velocity of the agent of erosion

Explanation

Deposition occurs when the transporting agent slows enough that it can no longer carry sediment. Larger and denser particles generally settle sooner than smaller or less dense particles, and the agent’s velocity affects how much sediment it can keep moving. Therefore, density, size, and velocity affect the rate of deposition; sediment color and texture do not.

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