transportation Flashcards
1
Q
what is transportation?
A
weathered and eroded material is rolled and carried downstream.
2
Q
what is traction?
A
rolling of large load along the river bed
3
Q
what is saltation?
A
bouncing of smaller load along the river bed
4
Q
what is suspension?
A
fine material e.g. tiny particles of sand and silt are held within the water
5
Q
what is solution?
A
rocks and minerals dissolved in river water
