Which Is the Most Likely Sediment Sorting Sequence That Would

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which is the most likely sediment sorting sequence that would occur during stream flooding?

• A)gravel closest to the stream channel, then sand, silt, and clay farther away
• B)sand closest to the stream channel, then gravel, silt, and clay farther away
• C)clay closest to the stream channel, then gravel, sand, and silt farther away
• D)silt closest to the stream channel, then gravel, sand, and clay farther away

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