Which of the following is unlikely to cause deposition of sediment along a stream?
A)a decrease in gradient
B)a decrease in water velocity
C)a drop in sea level
D)None of these.

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A decrease in gradient and water velocity can cause the sediment to settle and deposit along the stream, while a drop in sea level can cause erosion and removal of sediment. Therefore, option C, a drop in sea level, is unlikely to cause sediment deposition along a stream.

Which of the Following Is Unlikely to Cause Deposition of Sediment