The size of sediment transported from an area is a function of
A)the velocity of the transporting agent.
B)the volume of water available in the soil in an area.
C)the amount of energy in the atmosphere.
D)the type of rock from which the sediment came.
E)the daylength.

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The size of sediment transported from an area is primarily controlled by the velocity of the transporting agent, whether it is water, wind, or ice. Higher velocity transport agents have more energy and are capable of moving larger grains. The other options (B, C, D, and E) are not directly related to sediment size.

The Size of Sediment Transported from an Area Is a Function