Erosion Flashcards
1
Q
Hydraulic action
A
The power of the water breaking away rocks
2
Q
Abrasion
A
Pebbles grinding along the bed and bank of a river (sand paper effect)
3
Q
Attrition
A
When rocks that the river is carrying knock against each other
4
Q
Solution
A
When the water dissolves certain types of rocks, eg limestone
