When sedimentary particles move in series of short bounces,the process is termed _____.
A)siltation
B)saltation
C)sublimation
D)suspension

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This process is called saltation, which is a type of bedload transport in which sediment particles are lifted and bounced along the bed of a stream or river in a series of short leaps or bounces. Siltation refers to the deposition of silt-sized particles, suspension refers to the transport of sediment particles that are suspended in the water column, and sublimation refers to the change of a solid directly to a gas without becoming a liquid.

When Sedimentary Particles Move in Series of Short Bounces,the Process