Terraces Can Form as a Result of

question 129

Multiple Choice

Terraces can form as a result of

• A)sedimentation and increased discharge.
• B)rejuvenation and erosion
• C)uplift and decreased flow velocity.
• D)increased sediment load and deposition.
• E)increasingly sluggish flow as the gradient flattens.

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Definitions:

Clastic Textures

Textural features found in sedimentary rocks that result from the accumulation and cementation of mineral and rock fragments.

Interlocking Minerals

Minerals that grow together and interlock their crystals, often found in igneous rocks.

Eroded Rocks

Rocks that have been worn down or broken apart by the forces of weathering and erosion.

Cleavage

The tendency of a mineral to break along smooth flat surfaces according to its crystal structure.