Transportation

Question 1

Suspension

Answer 1

Suspension Small particles are carried in water, eg silts and clays, which can make the water look cloudy. Currents pick up large amounts of sediment in suspension during a storm, when strong winds generate high energy waves.

Question 2

Solution

Answer 2

Minerals are dissolved in sea water and carried in solution. The load is not visible. Load can come from cliffs made from chalk or limestone, and calcium carbonate is carried along in solution

Question 3

Saltation

Answer 3

Load is bounced along the sea bed, eg small pieces of shingle or large sand grains. Currents cannot keep the larger and heavier sediment afloat for long periods.

Question 4

Traction

Answer 4

Pebbles and larger sediment are rolled along the sea bed.