features of erosion Flashcards

1
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waterfall

A

hard rock over layers soft rock. soft rock erodes. hard rock overhangs and eventually collapses as unsupported into plunge pool

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2
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gorge

A

steep sided ravine causes by retreating waterfall

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3
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interlocking spurs

A

river erodes vertically cutting by retreating waterfall a v- shaped valley

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