deposition Flashcards
1
Q
when are the two times deposition occurs?
A
sediment becomes too heavy for the water to carry
wave loses energy
2
Q
why are high energy coastlines rocky?
A
because the waves continue to carry the smaller sediment and deposit the larger ones
3
Q
what is gravity settling?
A
The water’s velocity decreases so sediment begins to be deposited
4
Q
what is flocculation?
A
Clay particles clump together due to chemical attraction and then sink due to their high density
