River Transportation Processes Flashcards
1
Q
Load?
A
The sediment carried by a river eg. pebbles, boulders, sand etc.
2
Q
Name the four types of transportation?
A
Saltation, solution, suspension and traction
3
Q
Saltation?
A
When sediment is moved along the riverbed by bouncing
4
Q
Suspension?
A
When fine light material is carried along in the water
5
Q
Traction?
A
Large boulders and rocks roll along the river bed
6
Q
Solution?
A
Minerals rock dissolve and is carried in the water as a liquid solution
