processes of transportation and deposition Flashcards

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traction

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large, heavy sediment rolls along the sea bed, pushed by currents

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saltation

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smaller sediment bounces along the sea bed

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3
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suspension

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small sediment is carries within the flow of the water

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4
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solution

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dissolved material is carried within the water

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