Transportation Flashcards

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1
Q

Define Traction

A

large, heavy pebbles are rolled along the river bed

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2
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Saltation

A

pebbles are bounced along the river bed, most commonly near the source

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3
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Suspension

A

lighter sediment is suspended (carried) within the water, most commonly near the
mouth
of the river.

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4
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Solution

A

the transport of dissolved chemicals. This varies along the river depending on the presence of soluble rocks.

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5
Q

What is the material carried by the river called

A

Load

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