Depending on the shape, size and composition of the sediment particles and the velocity of the flowing water, the sediment particles are transported in which of the following modes? 1. Sliding or rolling along the bed 2. Saltation or skipping 3. Movement in suspension
- A1, 2 and 3Correct
- B1 and 2
- C2 and 3
- DNone of these
Solution
Concept
Sediment transport
Step-by-step solution
1. Rolling/sliding, saltation and suspension are the modes.
Explanation
All three occur.
Why the other options are wrong
Others are incomplete.
Shortcut
Bed load + suspended load.
Correct answer: A) 1, 2 and 3