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Which component generally constitutes the highest percentage of the annual sediment load moved by a stream?
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Suspended Load
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What constitutes the highest percentage of the annual sediment load moved by a stream?
suspended load
Where does the sediment end up?
Sediment is generally deposited within basins.
Where does sediment end up?
Sediment is generally deposited within basins.
Is a shell a rock?
An unoccupied sea shell could be considered sediment, a future component of rock.
What is the percentage of empty volume in a rock or sediment called?
It is called its porosity.
Does bed load constitute the highest percentage of the annual sediment load moved by a stream?
no
Why are Atlantic sediments generally thicker than pacific sediment?
the depth
What are the processes caused by gravity that move sediment downhill?
Generally, these processes are referred to as transportation, the movement of sediment during erosion, via wind, ice, or water.
How sediment accumulates?
Sediment accumulation is where sediment accumulates generally in the point of the lowest elevation. If sediment is in a river generally the sediment will accumulate at the mouth of the delta when entering the marine environment (proximal to distal).
How can lagoons become infilled?
lagoons generally become infilled with sediment brought down by rivers and creeks that flow into them
Does sediment form before soil?
Yes. Soil is sediment that has been weathered and deposited and can support rooted plant life. You will generally not hear a geologist distinguish between soil and sediment but instead refer to both as sediment. This is typically because they are dealing with time-lines that far exceed a soil's lifespan and whether it is soil or sediment is not relevant. However, a soil scientist will always distinguish between the two and will not designate the sediment as a soil until certain criteria has been met.- This answer is complicated.~SatsuiEvilRyu
Why does most of the sediment deposit in the mouth of the river?
Rivers are generally much wider at their mouths and this means the water speed is much less than further upstream. The result is that sediment is maintained in suspension less and therefore settles out.
