Question

how are sediment transported

Answer 1

sediment are transported by lava

Answer 2

Sediment transport

Explanation:

• Sediment transport refers to the movement of organic and inorganic particles by water.
• The greater the flow, the more sediment will be conveyed.  
• Water flow need to be strong enough to suspend particles in the water column as they move downstream, or push them along the bottom of waterway.  
• Transported sediment include mineral matter, chemicals , pollutants, and organic material.
• Another name for sediment transport is known as sediment load.  
• The total load includes  particles moving as bedload, suspended load and wash load .