river transportation

Question 1

Solution

Answer 1

-minerals are dissolved in the water and carried along
in solution

Question 2

Suspension

Answer 2

• fine light material/small sediments is carried along in the water

Question 3

Saltation

Answer 3

• small pebbles and stones are bounced along the
  river bed

Question 4

Traction

Answer 4

– large boulders and rocks are rolled along the river

Question 5

river transportation, what it needs

Answer 5

river needs energy to transport materials
levels of energy change as the river moves from source to mouth
: high energy levels - boulders and large rock can be transported
- usually near a river source, when its course is deep and valley is narrow
: low energy levels - small sediments and particles can be transported
- when velocity drops as a river enters a sea / lake

Question 6

name all the river transportation

Answer 6

solution
suspension
saltation
traction