Transportation Flashcards
1
Q
Define Traction
A
large, heavy pebbles are rolled along the river bed
2
Q
Saltation
A
pebbles are bounced along the river bed, most commonly near the source
3
Q
Suspension
A
lighter sediment is suspended (carried) within the water, most commonly near the
mouth
of the river.
4
Q
Solution
A
the transport of dissolved chemicals. This varies along the river depending on the presence of soluble rocks.
5
Q
What is the material carried by the river called
A
Load