River Transportation

Question 1

Traction

Answer 1

Boulders and pebbles are rollled along the river bed at times of high discharge

Question 2

Saltation

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Suspension

Answer 3

Fine clay and sand particles are carried along within the water even at low discharges

Question 4

Solution

Answer 4

Some minerals dissolve in water such as calcium carbonate. This requires very little energy.