Consider a swamp along the calm backwaters of a river flowing through a flat landscape.Given the nature of this environment,which of the following sediments would be least likely to be deposited there?
A)gravel
B)sand
C)silt
D)clay
E)cobbles

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Gravel and cobbles are larger sediment sizes and would require a higher energy environment, such as a fast-moving river or a beach with strong waves, to be transported and deposited. The calm backwaters of a river flowing through a flat landscape would not have enough energy to deposit gravel or cobbles. Therefore, they are the least likely sediments to be deposited in this environment.

Consider a Swamp Along the Calm Backwaters of a River