If water is the primary transport mechanism for a given sediment, the grain size MOST closely indicates the

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The grain size of sediment mostly indicates the velocity of the water at the moment the sediment settled to the bottom as the faster the water is flowing, the larger size particles it can transport and settle. Therefore, the grain size can give an idea about the energy conditions during deposition. However, it does not indicate the geographic extent of the weathering source rock, average velocity of water from erosion to deposition, or climate conditions during deposition.

If Water Is the Primary Transport Mechanism for a Given