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What are the 5Ss? Why does the list of the 5Ss sometimes have seven elements?


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Sediment

Particles or fragments of rock, minerals, or organic matter that have been transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

Stream

A body of water flowing in a channel or bed, usually freshwater and moving towards a river, lake, sea, or another stream.

Sediment Size

A classification measure of solid particles in sediments or sedimentary rocks, based on their diameter, ranging from clay to boulders.

Mountain Streams

Fast-flowing bodies of water that originate in mountainous regions, often contributing to the erosion and shaping of the landscape.

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