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Why does material get deposited in a river?

Deposition

Ever wondered why all that sediment builds up at the mouth of a river? When a stream enters a standing body of water, like a pond, lake, or ocean, the water is suddenly reduced in energy. That means some of the particles being carried in the water are now too large to transport, and are dropped by the stream.

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