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2. How would unsorted piles of sub-angular to sub-rounded sediments

most likely be transported and deposited?

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Answer:

Transport of sediments causes them to become rounder as their irregular edges are removed both by abrasion and corrosion. Beach sand becomes highly rounded due to its endless rolling and bouncing in the surf.

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