erosion Flashcards

1
Q

vertical erosion

A

deepens valley into v shape

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2
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lateral erosion

A

widens river valley

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3
Q

hydraulic action

A

sheer forces of water

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4
Q

abrasion

A

sandpaper effect of the rivers load

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5
Q

attrition

A

river load colliding and breaking down

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6
Q

solution

A

rivers dissolving material

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