Question

    Consider the following statements and choose the correct

    answer: Statement (A): The freshwater system receives a lot of sedimentation. Statement (R): This is due to the dissolution of the soil surface, which adds to the sediment. Choose the correct answer from the codes below:
    A Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A is correct, but R is false. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A is false, but R is correct. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • Statement (A) is correct as freshwater systems such as rivers and lakes typically receive large amounts of sediment from the surrounding landscape. • Statement (R) is also correct because sedimentation in freshwater systems occurs when soil surfaces are dissolved, adding more particles to the water.

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