A sediment trap is a device or structure used to capture and collect sediments that are transported by water (such as rivers, lakes, or ocean currents) or by wind. These traps are commonly used in environmental studies, sedimentology, and engineering applications. ### Key Features of Sediment Traps: 1. **Purpose**: The primary aim is to monitor sediment transport and accumulation, to study sediment dynamics, and to measure sedimentation rates in various aquatic environments.
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