Sediment in rivers Flashcards
1
Q
The river’s load is _______ in
the upper course
A
large
2
Q
The sediment load of the river _______
in size in the middle course
A
gets smaller
3
Q
The river’s load is_______, as erosion has broken down the rocks in the lower course.
A
the smallest
4
Q
The river’s load is fine
sediment, as ________ has broken down the rocks
A
erosion
5
Q
Larger, heavier particles like_______ and _______are deposited first
A
pebbles sand
6
Q
the lighter ______ and ______ only settle if the water is almost still.
A
silt clay
