Coarser particles generally settle out ___,while finer particles settle out____ .
A)closer to the mouth;closer to the headwaters
B)along cutbanks;at point bars
C)at point bars;along cutbanks
D)closer to the mouth;not at all
E)closer to the headwaters;closer to the mouth

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Coarser particles settle out closer to the headwaters because they tend to be heavier and therefore require more energy to remain suspended in the water column, while finer particles can be carried further downstream before they settle out.

Coarser Particles Generally Settle Out ___,While Finer Particles Settle Out____

Coarser Particles Generally Settle Out _,While Finer Particles Settle Out__