Saltation-smaller rocks and stones.
Traction-larger rocks and boulders.
Weathering is the reduction in size of the parent rocks. Erosion is the movement of the rock particles to a different location, in this case, via river water.
The way light bounces off a mineral is called a luster. Luster is shiny, metallic, dull, glassy or greasy. Rocks are made of minerals.
It is called folding when rocks bend without breaking because of plate movement.
When plate movement causes rocks to break it is call an earthquake.
The river water flowed gracefully over the smooth rocks, creating a mesmerizing dance of fluid movement and gentle ripples.
It is called folding when rocks bend without breaking because of plate movement.
Two types of loads are a Bed Load and a Suspended Load. A Bed Load is a river that bounces large materials such as rock. Also, a Suspended Load is a river that carries small rocks and soil.
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Large boulders and smaller rocks can be carried by a river. When rocks and sediment are displaced, it's called erosion.
Large boulders and smaller rocks can be carried by a river. When rocks and sediment are displaced, it's called erosion.