Geography - Rivers

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  • Created by: Tildy
  • Created on: 21-11-11 20:10

Erosion:

Erosion is the wearing away of the bed and bank 

Transportation:

-suspension - small particles are held up by turbulent flow in the river

-saltation - heavier particles are bounced or bumped along the bed of the river

-solution - the chemical load is carried dissolved in the water

-traction - the heaviest material is dragged or rolled along the bed…

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