transportation Flashcards
1
Q
what is traction
A
large stones/boulders rolled along the sea bed in high energy conditions
2
Q
what is suspension
A
small particles of sand/silt carried by moving water, creating a ‘milky’ appearance
3
Q
what is saltation
A
small stones bounce along the seabed
4
Q
what is solution
A
dissolved material is carried along with water
5
Q
what is longshore drift
A
waves approaching the coastline at an 90 degree angle creating a zig-zag appearnace
