Question

A river's current carries sediments into the ocean. Which sediment size will most likely be deposited in deeper water furthest from the shore? a. Pebble b. Sand c. Silt d. Clay

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

Option (D)

Explanation:

A river usually has the potential to carry lighter particles or sediments much further in comparison to the heavier sediments. The clay particles are the finest of all the sediments in terms of size, which are less than 0.002 mm in diameter. Next to this, are the silt, then clay and then pebbles.

As the river flows it will carry sediments of various sizes, where the coarser and denser sediments like pebble and sand will be deposited in the delta or near the seas, and the lighter particles like clay and silt will be transported towards the sea.

Since the clay is the smallest of all, so they will be transported further and deposited in the deeper water, furthest from the shore.

Thus, the correct answer is option (D).