Describe What Happens to the Amount and Grain Size of Sediments

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Essay

Describe what happens to the amount and grain size of sediments carried by a stream when it transitions from high flow velocity to lower velocity.Give an example of where on a landscape such a transition could occur.

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Definitions:

Variable Resistor

A resistor whose resistance value can be varied between its minimum and maximum values.

Ohmic Value

The resistance value of an electrical component measured in ohms, indicating how much it resists the flow of electric current.

Tolerance

The allowable deviation in the value of a component or system from its specified value, often expressed as a percentage.

Metal Film

A type of resistor that uses a thin metal film as the resistive element to provide stability and accuracy.