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Erosion Flashcards

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What is erosion?

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The breakdown of and removal of rock by rivers, waves, wind and ice

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Attrition

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Erosion caused when boulders and rocks bump into each other and break up into smaller pieces

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Abrasion

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Erosion caused by the rubbing or scouring of material carried by ice, wind and water

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Solution

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Dissolving of rock

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Hydraulic action

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The sheer force of water

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