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What occurs when the velocity of water carrying sediments is reduced?

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the amount of sediments the water can carry reduces and the most of the sediments settle
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Answer:

Heavy sediments are deposited

Step-by-step explanation:

Sediments are substances that are transported and deposited by the agents of weathering (Wind, Ice, Water) due to erosion or the breaking down of rocks (weathering).

Sediments can also be used to refer to organic matter such as microorganisms or mineral substances.

Sediment deposition can be defined as the process whereby sediments transported by wind, ice or water are laid down at a particular area.

As the velocity of water transporting sediments are reduced, heavy sediments are deposited.

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