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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Definitions:

Sacro-Iliac Joint

A joint in the pelvic girdle, located where the sacrum meets the iliac bone of the pelvis, involved in transferring weight and movement between the upper body and legs.

Iliac Crest

The iliac crest is the top border of the ilium, one of the bones that make up the human pelvis.

Calcaneus

The largest bone in the foot, forming the heel and serving as a foundation for the rear part of the foot structure.

Cuneiform Bones

A set of three small bones in the human foot, located between the navicular bone and the first, second, and third metatarsal bones.