transportation processes

Question 1

Solution

Answer 1

Chemicals are dissolved in the river water.

Question 2

Suspension

Answer 2

Particles and small rocks are light enough to float within the water.

Question 3

Traction

Answer 3

Large rocks and boulders are rolled along the bed of the river or sea.

Question 4

Saltation

Answer 4

Smaller sediment bounces along the sea bed pushed by currents. This sediment is too heavy to be picked up by the flow of the water.