Sediment deposition - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

CESSWI | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 Erosion - Answer -process in which, by the actions of wind and/or water, soil particles detached and transported Sediment - Answer -eroded material suspended in wind or water Sedimentation - Answer -deposition of eroded material Types of Erosion - Answer -splash sheet rill gully channel Splash erosion - Answer -raindrop impact energy is enough to dislodge surface sediments sheet erosion - Answer -caused by rain splash...

OCE1001 Final UPDATED Actual Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers the continental margin of the U.S. Atlantic coast is ________ continental margin, and the continental margin off the west coast of south america is _________ continental margin - CORRECT ANSWER- a passive; a convergent-active what process is primarily responsible for the formation of the continental rise along the east coast of the united states? - CORRECT ANSWER- deposition of sediment by turbidity currents as deep-sea f...

"Bauxite" Al(OH) 3 (the ore for Aluminum) - Under extreme chemical weathering conditions (e.g. the tropics), hydrolysis can remove nearly all of the available cations, leaving behind only 1st Step of Forming Sedimentary Rocks - Chemical and mechanical weathering break down rock 2nd Step of Forming Sedimentary Rocks - Erosional Agents transport sediment 3rd Step of Forming Sedimentary Rocks - Deposition occurs when solid particles settle out or when ions in solution are precipitated by ino...

The process in which, by the actions of wind or water, soil particles are detached and transported. - Answer-Erosion Eroded material suspended in wind or water. - Answer-Sediment The deposition of eroded material. - Answer-Sedimentation What bears the impact of quantity and quality degradation from erosion? - Answer-Receiving Waters Raindrop impact energy is enough to dislodge surface sediment. - Answer-Splash Erosion Rain splash detaching soil particles lifting them up and removing them b...

Fossils Science Olympiad Latest Update Graded A+ Conditions required for a plant or an animal to become fossilized Hard body parts (bones, teeth, shells) - soft body parts will not fossilise, but may leave behind trace evidence (e.g. imprints) -Preservation of remains (protection against scavenging, erosion and environmental damage) -High pressure to promote mineralisation of remains (i.e. turn hard body parts into fossilised rocks) -Anoxic (low oxygen) conditions to protect against ...

CESSWI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULLY SOLVED 2024 Erosion process in which, by the actions of wind and/or water, soil particles detached and transported Sediment eroded material suspended in wind or water Brainpower Read More Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:08 / 0:15 Full screen Sedimentation deposition of eroded material Types of Erosion splash sheet rill gully channel Splash erosion raindrop impact energy is...

Certified Storm Water Operator Exam Questions Marking Scheme Current Update (Verified A+ Pass) Erosion is the process where soil particles are ______________ or ____________ and put in motion. (Unit 1) - Answers - Dislodged; detached Sedimentation is the process whereby detached particles are ___________________ elsewhere. (Unit 1) - Answers - Deposited Sediment is solid ________________ or _______________ particulate matter that has been removed from its site of origin by ___________, __...

Clastic Sedimentary correct answers Formed of broken pieces of other rock, involves erosion, transport, deposition and lithification, fragmented Chemical Sedimentary correct answers Formed either by precipitation or a biologic process, involves precipitation, deposition and lithification, crystals or visible shells and plant remains Sedimentary Rock Location correct answers Black - stagnant, green - shallow/circulating, brown/red - terrestrial Clastic Grain Size correct answers Finer gr...

CESSWI QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SCORED A+ Erosion process in which, by the actions of wind and/or water, soil particles detached and transported Sediment eroded material suspended in wind or water Sedimentation deposition of eroded material Types of Erosion splash sheet rill gully channel Splash erosion raindrop impact energy is enough to dislodge surface sediments sheet erosion caused by rain splash detaching soil particles lifting them up and removing...

Shallow flooding problems fall into (3) categories - Answer-Sheet flow, ponding, urban drainage, coastal flooding (depths 1-3 feet) Describe areas where ponding may be a problem - Answer-Glaciated areas, caves and sinkholes, man-made features What are (5) Special Flood Hazards - Answer-Closed basin lakes, uncertain flow paths, dam breaks, ice jams, mud flows Alluvial fan flooding is what type of special flood hazard and what are the inherent hazards thereof? - Answer-Uncertain flow path...