Question

the dropping of sediment to a new location.

deposition

erosion

weathering

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Deposition is the process where sediment is dropped (deposited) in a new location.
• Erosion is the movement of sediment (not the dropping).
• Weathering is the breakdown of rocks (not deposition of sediment). So the correct term for dropping sediment to a new location is deposition.

Answer:

A. deposition