What happens to the majority of sediment being carried by moving water as it enters a standing body little or no motion) of water?
A) The sediment gradually settles to the bottom.
B) The sediment remains suspended.
C) The sediment dissolves in the water column.

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When moving water carrying sediment enters a standing body of water with little or no motion, the decrease in velocity causes the sediment to lose its carrying capacity, leading to the sediment gradually settling to the bottom.

What Happens to the Majority of Sediment Being Carried by Moving