What Typically Happens to the Size, Shape, and Sorting of Clasts

question 28

Multiple Choice

What typically happens to the size, shape, and sorting of clasts as they are transported from steep mountains toward more gentle settings?

• A) the size of the clasts increases
• B) the clasts become more rounded
• C) the sediment becomes more poorly sorted
• D) all of these

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