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Flashcards in Physical Landscapes In The UK: River Landscapes In The UK - River Transportation Deck (5)
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River Deposition

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Deposition occurs when the velocity of a river decreases. It no longer has enough energy to transport so it is deposited.

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Suspension

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Fine, light material is held up and carried within the river’s flow.

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Solution

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Minerals are dissolved in the water. This is a chemical change affecting rocks such as chalk and limestone.

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Traction

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Large boulders and rocks are rolled along the river bed. Load carried in this way is called bedload.

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Saltation

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small pebbles and stones are bounced along the river bed.

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