Question

The process by which sediments are laid down or deposited.

Answer 1

The answer is Deposition.

Answer 2

Deposition ! Deposition is the laying down of sediment carried by wind, water, or ice. Sediment can be transported as pebbles, sand & mud, or as salts dissolved in water. Salts may later be deposited by organic activity (e.g. as sea-shells) or by evaporation.