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In what three ways does flowing water erode a stream channel?
 
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In the formation of a river delta, why is it that coarser material is deposited first, followed by medium and finer material farther out?
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Chemical weathering, hydraulic action, and abrasion.

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Answer: The deposition of sediment in a delta environment is due to a stream's inability to transport sediment indefinitely. The settling of grain particles is directly related to inertia. Larger grains have more mass and more inertia; thus larger grains are the first to settle out. Smaller grains have less mass and less inertia and are the last to settle out.




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