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explain what is sorted sediment. why does it occur?

Help plz? explain what is sorted sediment. why does it occur?-example-1

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Particles are sorted based on density’s
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Particles become sorted on the basis of density, because of the energy of the transporting medium. High energy currents can carry larger fragments. As the energy decreases, heavier particles are deposited and lighter fragments continue to be transported. This results in sorting due to density.

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