erosion/transportation Flashcards
1
Q
what is solution? (transportation)
A
the transport of dissolved chemicals
2
Q
what is traction? (transportation)
A
large, heavy, pebbles are rolled along the river bed
3
Q
what is hydraulic action? (erosion)
A
force of the water is smashed against the river banks which causes rocks to break apart from the air trapped in the cracks
4
Q
what is attrition? (erosion)
A
rocks hit each other and break apart
5
Q
what is saltation? (transportation)
A
pebbles are bounced along the river bed
6
Q
what is abrasion? (erosion)
A
pebbles grind along the river’s bed and bank
7
Q
what is solution? (erosion)
A
water dissolves a type of rock (chalk, limestone)
8
Q
what is suspension? (transportation)
A
lighter sediment is carried within the water
