What process involves larger grains being temporarily lifted by currents and advancing by short jumps?

The process of saltation describes the movement of larger sediment grains that are temporarily lifted by water or wind currents and then advance by making short, bouncing jumps along the surface. During this process, particles are picked up intermittently and transported in a series of quick movements, which is especially prominent in environments like riverbeds or areas with strong winds where larger particles cannot be continuously suspended.

This method of transport contrasts with traction, where particles are rolled or slid along the bottom without becoming airborne, and deposition, which refers to the settling of particles once transport energy decreases. Sorting refers to the process of separating particles based on size or density during transport, but it does not specifically describe the movement of larger grains. Thus, saltation clearly represents the process in question regarding the movement of larger grains in short jumps.