Multiple Choice
Because the velocity of sediment settling (deposition) is positively related to grain size for waterborne sediments,fluvial deposits are more likely than glacial deposits to
A) be well sorted.
B) include coarse grains,such as cobbles.
C) include fine grains,such as clay.
D) have angular grains.
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