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Davideckstein7

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on: Jul 16, 2018
________ has the most rivers with high sediment loads.
 
  A) North America
  B) South America
  C) Southeast Asia/China
  D) Europe/Russia

Question 2

Why is a stream able to pick up a grain of sand, but not a smaller grain of silt?
 
  A) Gravity forces the silt to remain on the ground.
  B) Certain patterns of water flow work better for larger particles.
  C) Adhesion keeps the silt particles attached to the rock below.
  D) Cohesion keeps the silt particles attached to each other.


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mjbamaung

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


Davideckstein7

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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