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Which of the following currents is associated with downslope movements of dense sediment-rich water? (1 point) avalanche current density current turbidity current longshore current

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User KrisF
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Answer : Option C) Turbidity Current

Explanation :

The current that is associated downslope movements of dense sediment-rich water is turbidity current.

A turbidity current is most typically termed when an underwater current of usually rapidly moving, which has high sediment-laden water which is movies down a slope.

Turbidity currents is mostly caused by earthquakes, or collapsing slopes, or any other geological disturbances.

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User Mahmudul Hasan
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The current that is associated with downslope movements of dense sediment-rich water is called turbidity current.
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