Erosion Types Flashcards
1
Q
What is erosion?
A
The break down of rocks
2
Q
What is hydraulic action?
A
Water enters cracks in cliff, air compresses, causing the crack to expand.
3
Q
What is attrition?
A
Rocks that bash together to become smaller/smoother.
4
Q
What is abrasion?
A
Rocks hurled at the base of the cliff to break pieces apart.
5
Q
What is solution (erosion)?
A
A chemical reaction which dissolves rocks.
