Coastal transportation- COASTS Flashcards

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1
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What are the Three types?

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Traction
Saltation
Suspension

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Traction

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Rolling of Sediment on sea bed

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3
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Saltation

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Small sediment bounce along the sea bed but to heavy to remain in water floor

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4
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Suspension

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Fine sediment picks up and carried within the flow of the water

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