Downstream fining occurs in alluvial fans because of sediment transport which leads to what outcome?

💡 Explanation

Coarser sediments are deposited closer to the source because competence reduction means larger grains deposit first, therefore the finer grains are transported further, rather than uniform distribution or distal coarsening.

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