Erosion and transportation Flashcards
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Erosion
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The wearing away of the land surface and removal of sediment by transportation
2
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Hydraulic action
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This process involves the force of water against the bed and banks
3
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Abrasion
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The wearing away of the earths surface by the action of wind, water or ice dragging sediment over or hurling it at a surface
4
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Attrition
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The wearing down of sedimentary grains due to collisions with other grains during transport
5
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Solutions
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The transport of ions dissolved in water, particularly K, Ca and Na
6
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Suspension
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The transport of material in water or air, without it touching the earth’s surface
7
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Traction
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The transport of material by rolling and sliding along a surface
8
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Solution
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The transport of ions dissolved in water
9
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Saltation
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The transport of material by bouncing
