What is it called when sediment is dropped and comes to rest?

a. erosion
b. deposition
c. weathering
d. compaction

Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D

Respuesta :

i think d would be the answer.

Answer: b. deposition

Explanation:

Erosion is a phenomenon in which  there is movement of rocks, sediment, or soil as a result of human activities or by the force of moving wind.

Deposition is a phenomenon  when the movement of the transported materials slow down and are dropped in a new location.

Weathering is a phenomenon in which  the rocks are broken by physical or chemical factors.

Compaction is a phenomenon in which there is  formation of a solid specimen of defined geometry due to association of particles generally caused by compression.