coastal processes Flashcards
1
Q
hydraulic action
A
Pounding waves compress trapped air in the rocks, creating an explosive blast which weakens and loosens rock fragments
2
Q
abrasion/ corrasion
A
Rock fragments thrown against the headland create a sandblasting (abrasive) action, wearing away the rock
3
Q
solution/ corrosion
A
Carbonic acid in sea water weathering limestone and chalk
4
Q
attrition
A
Rock fragments slowly being ground down by friction from wave action into smaller and rounder pieces to form sand
