Erosion Flashcards
1
Q
What is hydraulic action
A
This is a type of erosion that occurs when the motion of water against a rock surface produces mechanical weathering
2
Q
Name all the types of erosion
A
hydraulic action
abrasion
attrition
solution
vertical
lateral
3
Q
What is abrasion
A
When substances are rubbing against the sea bed
4
Q
What is attrition
A
When rocks that the sea is carrying knock against each other
5
Q
What is solution
A
When minerals are dissolved in the water and carried along in solution
6
Q
What is vertical erosion
A
Deeping erosion
7
Q
What is lateral erosion
A
Widening erosion