River Transport Flashcards
1
Q
Traction
A
- Largest materials. This is to heavy to lose contact with the bedrock (rolled along)
2
Q
Saltation
A
- Moves the small totes along by bouncing them along the river bed
3
Q
Suspension
A
- Is a means of carrying fine materials within the water so it floats in the river
4
Q
Solution
A
- is dissolved load and occurs when the river flows over chalk and limestone. The load is not visible in water