Formation of Waterfall Flashcards
1
Q
River Erosion
A
Rivers erode rock via hydraulic action and abrasion.
2
Q
Encounter with Resistant Rock:
A
“River meets resistant rock, erosion slows.”
3
Q
Undercutting and Cliff Formation
A
Erosion creates cliffs by undercutting resistant rock layers.
4
Q
Plunge Pool Formation
A
Waterfall erosion creates a plunge pool at its base.
5
Q
Waterfall Retreat:
A
Erosion moves waterfalls upstream over time.
