What typically happens to the size, shape, and sorting of clasts as they are transported from steep mountains toward more gentle settings?
A) the size of the clasts increases
B) the clasts become more rounded
C) the sediment becomes more poorly sorted
D) all of these

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As clasts are transported from steep mountains toward more gentle settings, they undergo physical weathering and abrasion, which makes them more rounded over time. This is due to the constant collision and grinding against other particles during transportation, smoothing out sharp edges and corners.

What Typically Happens to the Size, Shape, and Sorting of Clasts