Which of the Following Clast Sizes Would Be Most Likely

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following clast sizes would be most likely transported in very fast moving water?

• A)boulders
• B)cobbles
• C)sand
• D)silt
• E)all of these

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Definitions:

Significantly More

A statistical term indicating that an observed effect or difference is large enough that it is unlikely to have occurred by chance, based on a set significance level.

Independent Sample Variances

Variability measures of two or more independent samples, analyzed to understand difference across populations.

F Distribution

A probability distribution that arises in the analysis of variance tests, used to calculate and interpret the ratio of variances to determine statistical significance.

Null Hypothesis

A statement used in statistics that proposes there is no significant difference or effect and that any observed differences are due to chance.