Sediments deposited by glacial ice are_________ ; material deposited by glacial meltwater are_________ .
A)unsorted; unsorted
B)sorted; unsorted
C)unsorted; sorted
D)sorted; sorted

Question

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Sediments deposited by glacial ice are unsorted because they mix together as the ice moves and melts, creating a jumbled mixture of particle sizes and types. Material deposited by glacial meltwater can be sorted or unsorted, but in this case, the question is asking about material deposited by glacial meltwater as a whole, which is generally unsorted because the water carries a mix of sediment sizes and types.

Sediments Deposited by Glacial Ice Are_________ ; Material Deposited by Glacial