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Complete this paragraph that describes how sediment is transported by the river. Choose the correct words from this list: Saltation, Suspension, Traction.

Only write the words in the correct order, not the full paragraph.

Sediment is moved downstream in a number of ways. Small sediments are carried in ______________ while larger pebbles are moved along the river bed in small 'hops'. This movement is called _______________. Larger material is pushed along the river bed by ___________________.Immersive Reader
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suspension, saltation and traction

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