processes of TRANSPORTATION

• sediment?

  material at the bottom of a liquid
• processes of transportation

  solution

  suspension

  saltation

  traction
• solution

  where rocks that are soluble are dissolved by water. then transported within the water
• suspension

  where silt and sand particles are held in water but not dissolved. the silt and sand particles are then transported along with the water
• saltation

  where small sand and gravel particles bounce along the river bed or sea bed. they will travel in the direction of the flow of water.
• traction

  where large rocks or large particles are dragged along the river bed or sea bed by the current