transportation Flashcards

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1
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what is transportation?

A

weathered and eroded material is rolled and carried downstream.

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2
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what is traction?

A

rolling of large load along the river bed

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3
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what is saltation?

A

bouncing of smaller load along the river bed

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what is suspension?

A

fine material e.g. tiny particles of sand and silt are held within the water

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what is solution?

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rocks and minerals dissolved in river water

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