How does a graded bed form?
A) an abrupt change in the composition of the sediment
B) a gradual decrease in the strength of the current over time
C) piling of sediment down the front of a dune or ripple
D) a gradual change in the climate of the region
E) a gradual change in global climate

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Graded bedding forms as a result of a gradual decrease in the strength of the current over time, which causes sediment particles to settle from suspension in a sequential order from coarsest to finest.

How Does a Graded Bed Form