Asked by rabin barakat on Jun 02, 2024
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Soluble materials in flowing water can be removed and transported by a process called:
A) dissolution
B) tumbling
C) saltation
D) gravity
Soluble Materials
Substances that can be dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.
Dissolution
The process by which a substance is dissolved by a solvent, resulting in a solution, especially referring to minerals in rocks by water.
Transported
Refers to materials or sediment that have been moved and deposited in a new location by natural processes.
- Identify and explain the processes involved in river sediment transport such as dissolution and saltation.
Verified Answer
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Nicholas FosterJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Dissolution is the process through which soluble materials are dissolved in water and then transported as the water flows. This is a common way minerals and other soluble substances are moved through environments.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and explain the processes involved in river sediment transport such as dissolution and saltation.