Transportation

Question 1

Name the 4 forms of transportation

Answer 1

Solution,suspension,saltation and traction

Question 2

Define transportation

Answer 2

The movement of eroded material through the river

Question 3

River load?

Answer 3

Transportation of eroded material through the river downstream.

Question 4

Solution (1)

Answer 4

Process where minerals are dissolved in water,

Question 5

Suspension (2)

Answer 5

Where the sediment floats in water ( carried along by the water)

Question 6

Saltation (3)

Answer 6

Where pebbles bounce along the riverbed.

Question 7

Traction (4)

Answer 7

Larger pebbles /boulders roll along the riverbed.