Consider a Swamp Along the Calm Backwaters of a River

question 54

Multiple Choice

Consider a swamp along the calm backwaters of a river flowing through a flat landscape.Given the nature of this environment,which of the following sediments would be least likely to be deposited there?

• A)gravel
• B)sand
• C)silt
• D)clay
• E)cobbles

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