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If river velocity is low and sediment load is high which process will dominate?

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Correct answer: Deposition

The direct answer is A: deposition. A river can carry sediment only while its velocity and carrying power are sufficient. When velocity falls, the river cannot keep as many sand, silt and clay particles moving. If the sediment load is high, the excess material settles on the bed or banks. This settling is called deposition. It can build flood plains, natural levees, alluvial fans and deltas under suitable conditions. A is correct because low velocity directly favours settling. B is wrong because vertical erosion generally needs stronger downward cutting, often associated with greater energy and steeper slopes. C is a tectonic process, not a normal result of slower river flow. D concerns glaciers and has no connection with ordinary river sediment settling. Exam cue: high energy erodes and carries; low energy deposits.

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