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1. Which is the ability of a rock or sediment to transmit fluid? A. transmissibi

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Question

1. Which is the ability of a rock or sediment to transmit fluid? A. transmissibility B. porosity C. permeability D. flow rate 2. Which is not part of a river or stream system? A. collecting system B. dispersing system C. discharging system D. transporting system 3. What is the type of transportation called when sediment is kept floating in the air or water while it travels? A. traction B. suspension C. saltation D. velocity 4. What is sediment that is deposited when the velocity of a stream decreases because of a sudden decrease in gradient? A. alluvial fan B. point bar C. natural levee D. diluvium 5. Which is a rock unit that has low permeability and prevents all transmission of water? A. aquifer B. artesian aquifer C. aquiclude D. aquilung

Explanation / Answer

1) C- permibility

2) B-dispersing system

3)A- traction

4)A- alluvial fan

5)C- aquiclude