Geography - Transportation Processes

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Traction
large,heavy pebbles are rolled along the river bed. Most common near the source since the load is larger.
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Saltation
pebbles are bounced along the river bed, most commonly near the source
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Suspension
lighter sediment is carried within the water, most commonly near the mouth of the river
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Solution
transport of dissolved chemicals. This varies along the river depending on the presence of soluble rocks
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megacity
city with a population of
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Card 2

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pebbles are bounced along the river bed, most commonly near the source

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Saltation

Card 3

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lighter sediment is carried within the water, most commonly near the mouth of the river

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Card 4

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transport of dissolved chemicals. This varies along the river depending on the presence of soluble rocks

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Card 5

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city with a population of

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