Sediment that contains a mixture of various particle sizes is referred to as ____.
A)homogeneous
B)poorly sorted
C)well-sorted
D)eroding sediments

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Sediment that contains a mixture of various particle sizes is referred to as poorly sorted. Homogeneous sediment contains particles that are all the same size and well-sorted sediment contains particles that are all similar in size. Eroding sediments refer to the process of sediment being worn away or removed from an area, not the size distribution of the sediment itself.

Sediment That Contains a Mixture of Various Particle Sizes Is