Question

What effect will the settling of sediment have on the shape of the stream?

Answer 1

The issue of sediment in aquatic environments has been a topic of concern for many decades. During the nineteen-thirties, erosion became a national issue because of the dust bowl and as a result the Soil Erosion Service was established. Since the nineteen-thirties, the study of sediment erosion, transport, deposition, and intrusion has increased exponentially in the United States. Considering all of the past and current research, it is difficult to focus on essential research, but with limited resources it is imperative to refine the topics and prioritize the necessary areas of study. The same scoping is also true for treatment practices. The best and most effective treatment should be used on the most critical habitat. Establishing this systematic prioritization is a challenging but substantive endeavor.

Answer 2

Question was : The graph in part A shows how slow-moving water cannot carry large pieces of sediment. As water slows down on the inside of a curve, some of the larger pieces of sediment will settle out of the water. What effect will the settling of sediment have on the shape of the stream?

Answer:

The river will deposit sediment along the inside of a bend in the river. This deposition causes the inside of the curve to become shallower and move farther inward

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