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Which statement best describes pebbles?
high density and round shape
The velocity of the river water decreases as it enters the ocean.
Pebbles are sediments that range in size from 0.2 cm to 6.4 cm.
The lead sphere has a higher density.
a decrease in the speed of the agent of erosion occurs
clay
flattened clay particles
more dense
Which characteristics of a particle would usually result in the shortest settling time for the particle in calm water?
high density and round shape
The velocity of the river water decreases as it enters the ocean.
Pebbles are sediments that range in size from 0.2 cm to 6.4 cm.
The lead sphere has a higher density.
a decrease in the speed of the agent of erosion occurs
clay
flattened clay particles
more dense
Why do the particles carried by a river settle to the bottom as the river enters the ocean?
high density and round shape
The velocity of the river water decreases as it enters the ocean.
Pebbles are sediments that range in size from 0.2 cm to 6.4 cm.
The lead sphere has a higher density.
a decrease in the speed of the agent of erosion occurs
clay
flattened clay particles
more dense
When small particles settle through water faster than large particles, the small particles are probably
high density and round shape
The velocity of the river water decreases as it enters the ocean.
Pebbles are sediments that range in size from 0.2 cm to 6.4 cm.
The lead sphere has a higher density.
a decrease in the speed of the agent of erosion occurs
clay
flattened clay particles
more dense
Transported sediments are usually deposited at locations in which
high density and round shape
The velocity of the river water decreases as it enters the ocean.
Pebbles are sediments that range in size from 0.2 cm to 6.4 cm.
The lead sphere has a higher density.
a decrease in the speed of the agent of erosion occurs
clay
flattened clay particles
more dense
When particles of uniform shape and density are dropped into a calm lake, silt will settle faster than
high density and round shape
The velocity of the river water decreases as it enters the ocean.
Pebbles are sediments that range in size from 0.2 cm to 6.4 cm.
The lead sphere has a higher density.
a decrease in the speed of the agent of erosion occurs
clay
flattened clay particles
more dense
Which particles are the last to settle as a river's velocity decreases?
high density and round shape
The velocity of the river water decreases as it enters the ocean.
Pebbles are sediments that range in size from 0.2 cm to 6.4 cm.
The lead sphere has a higher density.
a decrease in the speed of the agent of erosion occurs
clay
flattened clay particles
more dense
Which statement best explains why a lead sphere settles faster then a glass sphere when dropped into water?
high density and round shape
The velocity of the river water decreases as it enters the ocean.
Pebbles are sediments that range in size from 0.2 cm to 6.4 cm.
The lead sphere has a higher density.
a decrease in the speed of the agent of erosion occurs
clay
flattened clay particles
more dense
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