Asked by Angel Cartagena on May 21, 2024
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Where do mountain streams get most of their load of sediment?
A) landslides, slope failures, and erosion of the mountain sides
B) downward incision into bedrock
C) abrasion of bedrock along the bottom of the channel
D) alluvial fans
Load Of Sediment
The amount of sediment transported by a fluid, often water or wind, measured over a specific period.
Landslides
Sudden and rapid movement of a large amount of earth material, such as rock and soil, down a slope due to gravity.
- Clarify the ideas surrounding ground level, the relocation of meanders in waterways, and the transportation of detrital material in streams.
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Dheeraj KumarMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Mountain streams primarily acquire their sediment load through landslides, slope failures, and the erosion of mountain sides, as these processes directly deposit debris into the streams.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the ideas surrounding ground level, the relocation of meanders in waterways, and the transportation of detrital material in streams.