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RYAN BANYAN

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If clay particles are smaller than silt particles, why is it harder for moving water to pick up clay?
 
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Question 2

As stream velocity slows, the smallest particles get deposited first.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.


Carliemb17

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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Clay will adhere to other clay particles, which makes it act like a larger particle and would therefore need a higher velocity.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: FALSE


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