Transportation Movement (Of sediment)

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Traction
Larger pebbles and cobbles are rolled along the seabed (As large rocks are so heavy)
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Suspension
Fine sediment is carried as a suspension in the water, making it look muddy or murky
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Solution
Dissolved material (sediment) is carried along in solution so it cannot be seen
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Saltation
Small pebbles are moved when one pebble hits another causing it to bounce. This bouncing can set up a chain reaction
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What are the 4 transportation movements (of sediment)
Traction, Suspension, Solution and Saltation
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Suspension

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Fine sediment is carried as a suspension in the water, making it look muddy or murky

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Solution

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Saltation

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What are the 4 transportation movements (of sediment)

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