Geol 270 Sedimentology and Stratigraphy: Lecture 6 Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a transport medium for sediments?

  • Water
  • Air
  • Gravity
  • Ice (correct)

    • What is the characteristic that distinguishes laminar flow from turbulent flow?

  • The direction of fluid movement
  • The molecules within the fluid move parallel to each other (correct)
  • The viscosity of the fluid
  • The speed of the fluid movement

    • Which of the following factors promotes turbulent flow?

  • Low flow velocities and deep flow depths
  • Low flow velocities and shallow flow depths
  • High flow velocities and shallow flow depths
  • High flow velocities and deep flow depths (correct)

    • Which transport medium has the highest capacity to carry large amounts of clastic debris?

    <p>Ice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following transport processes does not involve a transport medium?

    <p>Rock falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the Reynolds number (Re) and the type of fluid flow?

    <p>High Re promotes turbulent flow, low Re promotes laminar flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

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