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explain what is sorted sediment. why does it occur?

Answer:

Particles become sorted on the basis of density, because of the energy of the transporting medium. High energy currents can carry larger fragments. As the energy decreases, heavier particles are deposited and lighter fragments continue to be transported. This results in sorting due to density.

Explanation:

1. The whole world is __________________ with rocks.
2. Rocks have / have never been melted or molten at some time.
3. Bubbles / Lines in some rock were formed by chemical reactions in the rock when cool.
4. Wind and ____________________ moving over the surface break rock down into sand.
5. Soil comes from ______________________ which comes from rocks.
6. Igneous rocks come from the word _____________________ meaning fire.
7. Sedimentary rock has layers because sand / boulders are washed downstream and settle on the bottom.
8. ____________________ rock is a combination of the other two and has changed into new rock.
9. Rock can change into sand and sand can then change into ________________ over many years.
10. ________________ in farmland has a lot of living things in the top layer or horizon.
11. A huge flood happened in Washington State when a(n) ___________________ broke.
12. Only water / several things can change the shape of the land.
13. Diamonds are the _________________ substance known to us.
14. Rocks are formed by wind, ________________ heat, and water and change from one type into another.
15. Sedimentary rocks are made from sand and _____________ compressed under heat and pressure.

Which of the following elements have similar chemical properties to SULFUR?
A. Phosphorus and Arsenic
B. Oxygen and Selenium
C. Phosphorus and Chlorine
D. Nitrogen and Chlorine