Hows Material Transported Downstream Flashcards

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Traction

A

Boulders and pebbles are rolled along the river bed as times of high discharge

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Saltation

A

Sand sized particles are bounced along the river bed by the flow of water

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3
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Suspension

A

Fine particles are carried along within the water

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4
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Solution

A

Some minerals dissolve in water

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