River/Coasts Transportation Processes

Question 1

1-Traction

Answer 1

where larger boulders and pebbles are rolled along the river bed at times of high discharge ( lots of water )

Question 2

2-Saltation

Answer 2

where sand sized particles are bounced along the river bed by the flow of water.

Question 3

3-Suspension

Answer 3

where fine clay and sand particles are carried along within the water even at low discharges.
this can make the water look cloudy/muddy

Question 4

4-Solution

Answer 4

some minerals such as calcium carbonate dissolve in water.
you can’t see it, it requires little energy.