Question

Explain different types of sediment transport by rivers

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Sediment transport due only to gravity can occur on sloping surfaces in general, including hill slopes, scarps, cliffs, and the continental shelf – continental slope boundary. Sediment transport is usually divided into three types: bed load, saltation, and suspension

Answer 2

Answer:

Sediment transport is usually divided into three types : bed load, saltation and suspension .

Bed - load transport is defined as the type of transport where sediment grains roll or slide along the bed