This episode explains the four primary methods by which water moves sediment.

Solution describes the transport of dissolved soluble rocks within the water itself.

Suspension involves holding fine particles like silt and sand within the water flow without them dissolving.

Saltation is the process of smaller sand and gravel bouncing along the bed.

Finally, traction refers to the dragging of larger rocks and particles along the waterway floor by the current.

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