Asked by Neupane Saroj on Jun 02, 2024
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Which of the following typically decreases downstream in a river?
A) flow velocity
B) discharge
C) channel size
D) maximum sediment grain size
E) none of these
Maximum Sediment Grain Size
The largest diameter of individual grains in a sedimentary deposit, indicating the energy of the transporting medium.
- Comprehend the variations in discharge, velocity, and sediment grain size along a river from its headwaters to its mouth.
Verified Answer
NF
Nicholas FosterJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Downstream in a river, the maximum sediment grain size typically decreases due to the process of attrition and sorting, where larger particles are broken down into smaller ones and finer sediments are carried further away.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the variations in discharge, velocity, and sediment grain size along a river from its headwaters to its mouth.