Deposition And 4 Types Of Erosion Flashcards
1
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Vertical erosion
A
The deepening of the river bed
2
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Lateral erosion
A
Sideways erosion
3
Q
Hydraulic action
A
The sheer force of flowing water on the base of the river
4
Q
Abrasion
A
Where stones carried in the water hit the banks (sides) and BED (base) of the river
5
Q
Solution
A
When the river slowly dissolves rock such as limestone or chalk
6
Q
Attrition
A
When particals bash off on another in the flow
7
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Deposition
A
Takes place when a river loses energy and can no longer carry and the material
Larger rocks drop 1st
