Material Transportation In A River

Question 1

How many ways can material be transported downstream?

Answer 1

4

Question 2

Traction

Answer 2

Boulders and pebbles are rolled along the river bed.

Question 3

Saltation

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Suspension

Answer 4

Fine particles are carried along within the water

Question 5

Solution

Answer 5

Some minerals dissolve in water.