Erosion Flashcards
1
Q
Hydraulic action
A
When water and air is forced into cracks and break the rock
2
Q
Corrasion
A
When rocks rub against the river bed
3
Q
Abrasion
A
Rocks being carried along by the river wear down the rocks by the bed
4
Q
Attrition
A
Rocks being carried by the river bash into each other and break into smaller pieces
5
Q
Corrosion/solution
A
Soluble partials in the rock are being dissolved by the river