Question

MULTIPLE CHOICE

When does flowing water deposit the sediments it is carrying?
A
B
C
D
when the water current slows down
when the water current speeds up
only when the river changes direction
water does not deposit sediments, it only erodes sediments

Answer 1

Answer: A. when the water current slows down.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a water current slows down, the force of the water is not strong enough to continue carrying the sediment, so it drops the sediment and deposit it. The slower the flow, the larger the particles that can be carried and eventually deposited. This is why river deltas, for example, are formed where a river enters a body of water and the flow slows down, allowing sediment to build up and create landforms.