Transportation Flashcards

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What is traction?

A

Large sediment rolls along the sea bed pushed by currents.

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What is saltation?

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smaller sediment bounces along the sea bed, pushed by currents

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What is suspension?

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Small sediment is carried by the flow of the water.

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What is solution?

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Dissolved material is carried in the water, usually in a chemical form.

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