river transport Flashcards

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Traction

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Traction - large, heavy pebbles are rolled along the river bed.

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Saltation

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Saltation - pebbles are bounced along the river bed

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Suspension

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Suspension - lighter sediment is suspended (carried) within the water

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Solution

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Solution - minerals are dissolved in the water and carried along in solution

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