Water Transportation Flashcards
1
Q
Saltation
A
Smaller pebbles are picked up and dropped
Need less velocity and volume
2
Q
Suspension
A
Finer sand particles are carried
Takes little energy
3
Q
Solution
A
Substances dissolved in the water
Ie chalk and limestone
4
Q
Traction
A
Large boulders rolled along
Needs high velocity and large volume of water
5
Q
Surplus
A
Too much
Manage water demand
Hose pipe ban
6
Q
Deficit
A
Too little
Manage water supply
Moving water
