Sediment

The video explains how rocks are transported by wind or water and deposited in new locations. It highlights how rivers carry sediment, often visible in their coloration, and how satellite imagery can show sediment being carried to the sea. Over time, these sediments can accumulate and compact into rocks.

What natural forces are responsible for moving sediments to new locations?

• Earthquakes and volcanoes

• Wind and water

• Magnetism and electricity

• Sunlight and gravity

How can we visually identify the presence of sediment in rivers?

• By the temperature of the water

• By the color of the water

• By the smell of the water

• By the sound of the water

What technology helps us observe sediment being carried out to sea?

• Drones

• Underwater cameras

• Satellite imagery

• Sonar technology

What happens to sediments over time as they accumulate?

• They compact into rocks

• They become part of the atmosphere

• They evaporate

• They dissolve in water

Which process describes the transformation of sediments into rocks?

• Evaporation

• Melting

• Compaction

• Erosion