Transportation Flashcards
1
Q
What is solution?
A
substances that can dissolve are carried along in the water
2
Q
What is suspension?
A
very fine material, like silt and clay particles is whipped up by turbulence and carried along in the water
3
Q
What is saltation?
A
larger particles, like pebbles are too heavy to be carried in suspension. Instead they bounce along the river’s bed
4
Q
What is traction?
A
very large particles, like boulders are pushed along the river bed by the forces of water
