part one

A student found a particle in water that was transported at 5 cm/s and 100 cm/s with a particle diameter of 0.1 cm. This particle is most likely which sediment?

• A pebble

• Sand

• Silt

• Clay

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

As a stream enters the ocean its velocity decreases dropping the heaviest sediments first. Which sediment would most likely travel the farthest into the ocean?

• Boulders

• Pebbles

• Clay

• Cobbles

• Sand

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the method of transport for leaves and sticks in sediment transportation?

• Solution

• Suspension

• Flotation

• Saltation

What is the speed of sediment transported by suspension?

• Slower than water

• Same speed as water

• Faster than water

• Not transported

Which type of sediment is transported by suspension?

• Leaves

• Dissolved salt

• Clay, silt

• Pebbles

What is the speed of sediment transported by solution?

• Slower than water

• Same speed as water

• Faster than water

• Not transported

What is the speed of sediment transported by saltation and traction?

• Slower than water

• Same speed as water

• Faster than water

• Not transported

Which method of transport involves the movement of clay and silt?

• Flotation

• Solution

• Suspension

• Saltation

Where does a stream flow the fastest when it meanders?

• Inside of the curve

• Outside of the curve

• At the bottom

• At the top

What part of a meandering stream has deposition and is less deep than the center?

• Outside

• Inside

• Center

• Bottom