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Lisaclaire

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How does a river pluck particles?
 
  A) hammer-like action of particles against the particles that are lodged in the side of river canyons
  B) force of water rushing against particles in solid rock
  C) scouring action of particles around the rock which encloses the rock that is plucked
  D) shear stress of water against joints and cracks

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A landform produced by a sudden deposition of sediment where a stream enters a lake, reservoir, or sea is called
 
  A) an alluvial fan.
  B) a delta.
  C) a distributary channel.
  D) a bar.


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lcapri7

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

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


Lisaclaire

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help

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