Question

arrange from first to last the sediment particles based on the order they would be deposited as a river loses velocity
large rocks
soil particles
medium rocks
small pebbles

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Deposition Principle

Heavier/larger particles need less velocity to deposit, so they deposit first. Larger particles (by size/mass) deposit before smaller ones.

Step2: Order by Particle Size

• Largest: large rocks (heaviest, deposit first)
• Next: medium rocks (smaller than large rocks, deposit after)
• Then: small pebbles (smaller than medium rocks)
• Last: soil particles (smallest, need least velocity loss, deposit last)

Answer:

1. large rocks
2. medium rocks
3. small pebbles
4. soil particles