Weathering is the breakdown of materials into smaller particles and erosion transports these particles, deposition is the process of laying down particles in a new place. Streams, glaciers and wind all agents of erosion participate in weathering, erosion and deposition.
Streams are the primary force of erosion and therefore do a lot of deposition of material.
As a stream flows into a calm, body of water it s carrying power is decreased due to a decrease in velocity. Particles will settle to the bottom of the still water at varying rates, helping you to understand how sedimentary rocks are formed. Start with largest size sediment, drop the bead in and record the time it takes to reach the bottom line of tape. Time Construct a line graph for the data. Using similar shaped and same volumed items, determine the affect density has on the Settling Rate of particles.