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Streams and Rivers

Question 17 • IC Environmental Science - Deering

Which area of rivers and streams will most likely contain the most sediment?

Answer
A
the source
B
the mouth
C
the middle portion
D
none of the above

Explanation

As a river approaches its mouth, it usually slows down as it enters a larger body of water. The slower current has less energy to carry sediment, so it drops and accumulates much of it near the mouth. Therefore, the mouth is most likely to contain the most sediment.

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