Coastal Erosion Flashcards
1
Q
Attrition
A
Pebbles in the sea continuously hit each other - get smaller and smother
2
Q
Abrasion/corrasion
A
Boulders, pebbles and sand hit the base of a cliff - causes undercutting and break up of rocks
3
Q
Hydraulic action
A
Waves hit rocks trapping air
4
Q
Corrosion/solution
A
Chemicals in the same react with rocks to dissolve them - notch will be formed. Physical process