Four processes of river transportation -how they change Flashcards
1
Q
what are the four processes of transportation?
A
traction
saltation
suspension
solution
2
Q
what is traction?
A
the movement of the bigger heavy rock by rolling along the bed
3
Q
what is saltation?
A
the movement of stones by bouncing along the bed
4
Q
what is suspension?
A
the movement of very fine material in the water.
5
Q
what is solution?
A
the movement of the rock dissolved in the water
6
Q
what are the main forms of transportation in the upper course?
A
Traction
7
Q
what are the main forms of transportation in the middle course?
A
suspension
saltation
8
Q
what are the main forms of transportation in the lower course?
A
suspension
