Transportation. Flashcards
1
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Traction
A
Large, heavy pebbles are rolled along the river bed. This is most common near the source of a river, as here the load is larger.
2
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Saltation
A
Pebbles are bounced along the river bed, most commonly near the source.
3
Q
Suspension
A
Lighter sediment is suspended (carried) within the water, most commonly near the mouth of the river.
4
Q
Solution
A
The transport of dissolved chemicals. This varies along the river depending on the presence of soluble rocks.
5
Q
Deposition
A
When the river loses energy, it drops any of the material it has been carrying. This is known as deposition.
