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The form of movement when sand particles bounce along the ground in moderate winds.
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What does saltation mean in geography?
The definition is that I actually don't know
What is the process of bouncing or skipping sand grains?
Saltation is the skipping, bouncing, creeping, rolling, or sliding of particles by the wind or the water. Saltation occurs when loose particles are picked up and transported a certain distance via the wind or water.
What is the movement of large soil particles along the ground's surface after being loosened by the effects of saltation?
Smelly
What is the movement of large soil particles along the grounds surface after being loosened by the effects of saltation?
Smelly
What transport processes would likely dominate a muddy stream A solution B traction C saltation D suspension E abrasion?
abrasion
How do you use the word saltation in a sentence?
1. I am using the word saltation in a sentence. 2. How do you spell saltation? 3. How do you use saltation in a sentence? DO YOUR OWN F*CKING HOMEWORK, GODDAMNIT!
Would saltation most likely be the biggest problem for a coastal town?
Yes, saltation could be a big problem for a coastal town.
What is saltation geography?
Saltation geography is a geomorphological process that involves the transportation of sediment particles by the wind in short, intermittent jumps. This process is common in arid and desert environments where wind is a major agent of erosion and sediment transport. Saltation can result in the formation of features such as sand dunes and desert pavements.
What does surveillance should procede saltation mean?
ASAP
What type of material is usually moved by saltation?
Sand
What is a name for Destruction by wind 2 words?
erosion, saltation...
What does saltation mean in geography?
The definition is that I actually don't know
What do you call the movement of sand sized particles by skipping and bouncing?
saltation
What does surveillance should precede saltation mean?
look before you leap
When sedimentary particles move in series of short bounces the process is termed?
Saltation.
What is the definition of saltation?
A dancing, hopping, or leaping movement, or an abrupt movement or transition.
What is the process of bouncing or skipping sand grains?
Saltation is the skipping, bouncing, creeping, rolling, or sliding of particles by the wind or the water. Saltation occurs when loose particles are picked up and transported a certain distance via the wind or water.
