Which of the Following Is Unlikely to Cause Deposition of Sediment

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is unlikely to cause deposition of sediment along a stream?

• A) a decrease in gradient
• B) a decrease in water velocity
• C) a drop in sea level
• D) none of these

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