What is deposition?

Question

A.When sediment moves from one place to another

B.when rocks are broken down into sediment.

C.When sediment is dropped in a new location

Answer 1

C. When sediment is dropped in a new location.

Deposition refers to the process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass. This occurs when the energy of the transporting medium (like water, wind, or ice) decreases enough that the material can no longer be carried and is subsequently deposited in a new location.