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what is coastal transportation responsible for?

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transferring sediment within a sediment cell and between other sediment cells

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saltation

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Smaller sediment bounces along the sea bed, being pushed by currents

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suspension

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Small sediment is carried within the flow of the water

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traction

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Large, heavy sediment rolls along the sea bed pushed by currents

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solution

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Dissolved material is carried within the water

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Physical geography: coasts (27 decks)

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