When a turbid stream flows into the ocean, the ionic content of the water increases drastically. This causes coagulation and settling which leads to formation of deposits (deltas). Such coagulation mechanism is called

Adsorption and charge neutralization

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Ionic layer compression

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Interparticle bridging

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Sweep coagulation

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The correct option is B Ionic layer compression
(c) Large numbers of ions are present in Sea water/Salty water. So, when a turbid stream flows into an ocean, then turbidity and the ions together lead to coagulation by ionic layer compression.

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