Generally, a relatively small amount of material is transported by saltation as compared to other means of stream transport.

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Saltation involves the movement of sediment particles in a bouncing or jumping motion along the streambed, and it typically transports smaller particles such as sand and gravel. However, compared to other modes of transport such as suspension and traction, saltation generally moves less material overall. Suspended particles can be very fine (e.g. silt and clay) and transported over longer distances, while traction involves the rolling or dragging of larger particles along the streambed.

Generally, a Relatively Small Amount of Material Is Transported by Saltation