Geography GCSE

Saltation

What Saltation means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Saltation

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Reference: AQA

The bouncing of smaller particles, like pebbles and gravel, along the riverbed in a leap-frog motion.

AQA · River landscapes in the UK

Topics that use Saltation

River landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)

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Abrasion
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Channel straightening
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