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1
Q

what are the four processes of transportation?

A

traction
saltation
suspension
solution

2
Q

what is traction?

A

the movement of the bigger heavy rock by rolling along the bed

3
Q

what is saltation?

A

the movement of stones by bouncing along the bed

4
Q

what is suspension?

A

the movement of very fine material in the water.

5
Q

what is solution?

A

the movement of the rock dissolved in the water

6
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what are the main forms of transportation in the upper course?

A

Traction

7
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what are the main forms of transportation in the middle course?

A

suspension

saltation

8
Q

what are the main forms of transportation in the lower course?

A

suspension