Grains become rounded primarily during ____________.

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Grains become rounded primarily during transportation, as they are repeatedly tumbled and bumped against other particles in the moving fluid (such as water or wind). This physical abrasion gradually wears away sharp edges and corners, resulting in a more rounded shape. Weathering, erosion, and deposition can all contribute to the transportation process, but the actual rounding of grains occurs during transport.

Grains Become Rounded Primarily During ____________