Transportation Flashcards
1
Q
What is traction?
A
Large sediment rolls along the sea bed pushed by currents.
2
Q
What is saltation?
A
smaller sediment bounces along the sea bed, pushed by currents
3
Q
What is suspension?
A
Small sediment is carried by the flow of the water.
4
Q
What is solution?
A
Dissolved material is carried in the water, usually in a chemical form.