How does deposition and transportation takes place?

Deposition and transportation are key processes in the sedimentary cycle. Transportation occurs when agents such as water, wind, or ice move sediments from one location to another, often altering their size and shape in the process. Deposition happens when the transporting medium loses energy, causing sediments to settle and accumulate in new locations, such as riverbeds, lakes, or ocean floors. These processes contribute to the formation of sedimentary rocks over time as layers of deposited materials build up and compact.